We’ve been to Sophie’s when it was in Ardmore. I was excited to see that they reopened in Havertown. They’re located near Haverford High School on Darby Road. There’s street parking. I’m glad I made reservations because it was crowded when we arrived at 12:30. I’m not sure of the woman’s name who took care of us but I got the impression that she was one of the owners. She was friendly and welcoming. She gave us some good menu suggestions. We started with the Butterscotch Swirl Cornbread Basket that is served with an apple butter and some other butter. It was moist and delicious! More like dessert than an appetizer. We split the Brisket Cheesesteak which was very large so perfect for sharing. The brisket was very tender and the seeded roll was great. My husband said he would’ve preferred a sauce on there because he thought it seemed dry. My sons had the pork belly burnt ends and grilled shrimp cubano. They have Coke products. They also have alcoholic beverages but we didn’t try them this time. It’s a casual and homey vibe at Sophie’s.
Matthew Penge
Stopped in for the first time. The food was delicious and portions were amazing. Highly recommend the pulled pork with the Mac & Cheese.
A J
I knew of Sophie's BBQ in Ardmore and wanted to try the new location for the last year. The new location now includes Four Birds Distilling Co spirits for craft cocktails. Also, there are canned cocktails and beer. It is a winning combination of delicious food and craft cocktails. This was a perfect place to have lunch after returning from the Eagles parade. The new location is a bright, open space of seating plus a bar seating. There are two large tvs that are perfect for watching sports. The cocktail menu has a great selection of craft cocktails, mocktails, canned cocktails and beer.. We ordered a cucumber mojito and a classic old-fashioned. The cucumber mojito (served in a mason jar) was refreshing and a combination of sweet and sour blended perfectly with the Four Winds rum. The classic old-fashioned is a must-have. It was mixed to perfection with Four Winds Bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, orange peel and luxardo cherry. Our entrees included hot honey chicken sandwich and the brisket cheesesteak. All sandwiches are served with handcut fries. The chicken sandwich is massive portion of crispy fried chicken, top with pimento cheese(who knew this absolutely delicious), candied bacon, honey hot house pickles. All of the toppings on the sandwich blends so well to get a flavor profile of savory, sweet, with a little heat. When meat is smoked it is sheer perfection. The brisket cheesesteak is topped with copper sharp cheese sauce and carmelized onions on a seeded roll. It is a slight twist on a traditional cheesesteak but the upgrade was worth every bite. Definitely planning to return for a lighter meal so tgere is room for the banana pudding donuts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristina Viglietta
We ordered our food (half roasted chicken, burnt ends, fries and Mac & cheese) 4hrs early because we know how busy they get. When we arrived at 7 to pick up our food we were told it wasn’t ready yet. That was ok. By 7:15 we asked again how much longer it would be and was told “just a few more minutes”. When we finally got our food it was subpar. The chicken was dry, the fries were hard, the Mac and cheese had no flavor and the burnt ends were not cooked down enough leaving them chewy and rubbery. Complete waste of good money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Husam Qasem
Food is phenomenal and the service is amazing. I went during Saturday dinner rush and all the staff were still very accommodating and made sure everyone had a good time and full drinks.
I meant to take pictures but i inhaled my food so fast it was that good. The ribs have stolen my heart. The burnt ends have captured my soul. But seriously having spent a great amount of time in Texas, I haven’t found bbq in Pennsylvania that was up to my now-bbq-snob standards. I loveddd this bbq. Staff was super friendly and helpful- restaurant was so cute! Loved the atmosphere and will def be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SHARNESE JONES
I am very picky with where I spend my money and where we eat; especially with everything that's going on. My partner and I were greeted by warm and friendly staff. The atmosphere was clean and inviting. I ordered the smoke wings and my partner had the beef brisket.. babbbbyyyyyy the food was soooo good. I was doing a happy dance the entire time. I would consider this a must if your in the area. 10 out 10!!
First time here tonight. Saw on TikTok and had to give it a try. Extremely clean and you will not be disappointed. Every single thing we had was delicious and the staff was awesome! A must try and we will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
robert donato
Have no idea how people like their food. Tried to like it and have ordered take several times. Only thing that is edible is their chicken. Just tried to eat collard greens that someone had to have spilled the salt shaker in 🤮. You get better BBQ at Mission and they're not good. Oh ... and absolutely overpriced!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Tracy Roberts
Good food, good service, good drinks, easy parking and good portions. Just all around a really good experience! Good times!
The food here is so great. The burger is great and they have gluten free bun options. We love the wings and the homemade ranch sauce they come with. Lots of sauce options.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Smoked Wings
C.
The ambiance is like a dentist's office and it was so bright you could see the stickers on the light fixtures. It was wild to not get greeted for 8 minutes despite a FOH staff member being within 3 feet of our table 3 times and in a dining room that's maybe 20 feet long, only to then have an ice water given unprompted. The bartender started to explain the menus that had unavailable "savory specials" and then verbalized the beer list to us which seemed backwards. I know it's a silly gripe but, that was the moment I knew I was leaving. Very clearly someone cares because the menu looked interesting and the young man we spoke to was polite and seemed invested despite obviously being in the weeds. I would have liked to try it but I left out of frustration. I hope it was just a bad night but, at the price point, which was fair for the assumed product, there needs to be more follow through and ownership from management. It seemed like they really let their team down bad.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
Matthew Kotwicki
As far as Texas style barbecue goes the brisket is a close second to Texas. The coleslaw is also a good follow up for runner-up however that’s where the food stops. The collard green had more pork fat than the pulled pork. However the drinks were fantastic. The atmosphere the decorations to staff all wonderful and accommodating. It’s a place I like to revisit again in a dream or another lifetime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Brisket, Coleslaw
Zack Cucinotta
Amazing BBQ
Liz Hammond
Bloody good bbq!! I have tried soo many bbq spots since moving to the states, and this was so so good! Never going back to regular Heinz beans again~Can’t wait to come back 💫
We’ve been to Sophie’s when it was in Ardmore. I was excited to see that they reopened in Havertown. They’re located near Haverford High School on Darby Road. There’s street parking. I’m glad I made reservations because it was crowded when we arrived at 12:30. I’m not sure of the woman’s name who took care of us but I got the impression that she was one of the owners. She was friendly and welcoming. She gave us some good menu suggestions. We started with the Butterscotch Swirl Cornbread Basket that is served with an apple butter and some other butter. It was moist and delicious! More like dessert than an appetizer. We split the Brisket Cheesesteak which was very large so perfect for sharing. The brisket was very tender and the seeded roll was great. My husband said he would’ve preferred a sauce on there because he thought it seemed dry. My sons had the pork belly burnt ends and grilled shrimp cubano. They have Coke products. They also have alcoholic beverages but we didn’t try them this time. It’s a casual and homey vibe at Sophie’s.
Stopped in for the first time. The food was delicious and portions were amazing. Highly recommend the pulled pork with the Mac & Cheese.
I knew of Sophie's BBQ in Ardmore and wanted to try the new location for the last year. The new location now includes Four Birds Distilling Co spirits for craft cocktails. Also, there are canned cocktails and beer. It is a winning combination of delicious food and craft cocktails. This was a perfect place to have lunch after returning from the Eagles parade. The new location is a bright, open space of seating plus a bar seating. There are two large tvs that are perfect for watching sports. The cocktail menu has a great selection of craft cocktails, mocktails, canned cocktails and beer.. We ordered a cucumber mojito and a classic old-fashioned. The cucumber mojito (served in a mason jar) was refreshing and a combination of sweet and sour blended perfectly with the Four Winds rum. The classic old-fashioned is a must-have. It was mixed to perfection with Four Winds Bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, orange peel and luxardo cherry. Our entrees included hot honey chicken sandwich and the brisket cheesesteak. All sandwiches are served with handcut fries. The chicken sandwich is massive portion of crispy fried chicken, top with pimento cheese(who knew this absolutely delicious), candied bacon, honey hot house pickles. All of the toppings on the sandwich blends so well to get a flavor profile of savory, sweet, with a little heat. When meat is smoked it is sheer perfection. The brisket cheesesteak is topped with copper sharp cheese sauce and carmelized onions on a seeded roll. It is a slight twist on a traditional cheesesteak but the upgrade was worth every bite. Definitely planning to return for a lighter meal so tgere is room for the banana pudding donuts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered our food (half roasted chicken, burnt ends, fries and Mac & cheese) 4hrs early because we know how busy they get. When we arrived at 7 to pick up our food we were told it wasn’t ready yet. That was ok. By 7:15 we asked again how much longer it would be and was told “just a few more minutes”. When we finally got our food it was subpar. The chicken was dry, the fries were hard, the Mac and cheese had no flavor and the burnt ends were not cooked down enough leaving them chewy and rubbery. Complete waste of good money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Food is phenomenal and the service is amazing. I went during Saturday dinner rush and all the staff were still very accommodating and made sure everyone had a good time and full drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Mac & Cheese, Brisket Cheesesteak, Brisket, Banana Pudding Donuts
I meant to take pictures but i inhaled my food so fast it was that good. The ribs have stolen my heart. The burnt ends have captured my soul. But seriously having spent a great amount of time in Texas, I haven’t found bbq in Pennsylvania that was up to my now-bbq-snob standards. I loveddd this bbq. Staff was super friendly and helpful- restaurant was so cute! Loved the atmosphere and will def be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am very picky with where I spend my money and where we eat; especially with everything that's going on. My partner and I were greeted by warm and friendly staff. The atmosphere was clean and inviting. I ordered the smoke wings and my partner had the beef brisket.. babbbbyyyyyy the food was soooo good. I was doing a happy dance the entire time. I would consider this a must if your in the area. 10 out 10!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Crispy Smoked Wings, Brisket, Banana Pudding Donuts
First time here tonight. Saw on TikTok and had to give it a try. Extremely clean and you will not be disappointed. Every single thing we had was delicious and the staff was awesome! A must try and we will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have no idea how people like their food. Tried to like it and have ordered take several times. Only thing that is edible is their chicken. Just tried to eat collard greens that someone had to have spilled the salt shaker in 🤮. You get better BBQ at Mission and they're not good. Oh ... and absolutely overpriced!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Good food, good service, good drinks, easy parking and good portions. Just all around a really good experience! Good times!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The food here is so great. The burger is great and they have gluten free bun options. We love the wings and the homemade ranch sauce they come with. Lots of sauce options.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Smoked Wings
The ambiance is like a dentist's office and it was so bright you could see the stickers on the light fixtures. It was wild to not get greeted for 8 minutes despite a FOH staff member being within 3 feet of our table 3 times and in a dining room that's maybe 20 feet long, only to then have an ice water given unprompted. The bartender started to explain the menus that had unavailable "savory specials" and then verbalized the beer list to us which seemed backwards. I know it's a silly gripe but, that was the moment I knew I was leaving. Very clearly someone cares because the menu looked interesting and the young man we spoke to was polite and seemed invested despite obviously being in the weeds. I would have liked to try it but I left out of frustration. I hope it was just a bad night but, at the price point, which was fair for the assumed product, there needs to be more follow through and ownership from management. It seemed like they really let their team down bad.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
As far as Texas style barbecue goes the brisket is a close second to Texas. The coleslaw is also a good follow up for runner-up however that’s where the food stops. The collard green had more pork fat than the pulled pork. However the drinks were fantastic. The atmosphere the decorations to staff all wonderful and accommodating. It’s a place I like to revisit again in a dream or another lifetime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Brisket, Coleslaw
Amazing BBQ
Bloody good bbq!! I have tried soo many bbq spots since moving to the states, and this was so so good! Never going back to regular Heinz beans again~Can’t wait to come back 💫
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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