Well I ran across this little place today while I was working near by. First the 2 gentlemen working there very nice. I hate giving a bad review but hopefully this will make them better in the long run. I got 2 sliced beef sandwiches & pinto beansGot back to the job and started eating properly the toughest meat ever. I should have caught it when the guy slicing the brisket the wrong way. Sliced it same direction at the grain of the meat. So now I've got thought long stringy bbq and the pinto beans way off had way to much chili powder. This place is as bad as Poke-n-da-eye bbq. Never thought anyone could be that bad. Never will I go back
Food: 1
Bob Mewe
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda W
I have now tried Pat Gee's twice but never ever again!! I really thought the first time was a bad day and after seeing the great reviews and some lady made a video with great reviews (lady from the south or something like that) so I told my husband "let's go back"... we fought thru the smoke inside (eyes burning and red) and unsanitary conditions but great hospitality ONLY TO FORCE MYSELF to take bites and nearly get sick. The potato salad is flavors and ingredients you should never combine (their creation), beans were so salty and meat was boiled, chewy and flavorless masked over with a runny ketchup sauce I could have drank. With every bite me and my husband would look at each other with pure disappointment ? we sat 10mins to not be rude and then high tailed it out of there to the dairy queen in overton. My dogs ate good ?I wanted sooooooo bad for this place to be great, especially hearing how good it was way back when
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Simple Sam
I think everyone in this town got long COVID and can’t taste their food. The sandwich wasn’t awful but it wasn’t good. I’m giving 2 instead of 1 stars because the brisket wasn’t greasy or overly fatty like one other place in the area. However, when you walk into the joint you can’t breathe because of the smoke. Yet, when I got my sandwich, my clothes were smokier than the beef. Well they smother it in sauce that will save it right? Nope. I have had 100s of sauces and I will say this one is closer to one in the grocery store than a bbq joint. They put it on white un-toasted bread that gets soggy immediately. Toasted would help this. Speaking of the bread, I know this won’t bother some but definitely bothers me when it’s not done out of eyesight ( everyone does it just not where I can see), the person handling all the money doesn’t wash, sanitize, or even just wipe his hands before getting the bread for your sandwich. How bad was the food? I went to my favorite place to get some good chopped. Now this place is cheaper so if you go to McDonald’s because they have hamburgers cheaper than a burger joint, I can’t fault you. However, stop saying it’s good and just say for the money it’s ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jessica Hall
This is AMAZING BBQ!! Don't expect matching chairs or air conditioning or heat- but the brisket is amazing. I'd eat it every meal. Seriously. And, if the cobbler is available- buy the pan.Vegetarian options: None available.Parking: 5 spots to park out front; get your food, eat and go or take it home to bask in the glory. You are welcome on the street too but don't block it.
Worth the drive — it’s real Texas barbecue, “the best I’ve ever had” a buddy from Louisiana
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler
Bob Gambill
Without question the best part of Pat's is the friendly service and accomodating gentlemen operating the place. Beyond that, it's hard to understand the reputation or glowing reviews. The 'que is bland, potato salad uninspired and cole slaw "just okay". The place may have been "quaint" at one time, but it's unsanitary and violates more than a few health codes. It's honorable to try keeping a multi-generational business open, and I'm sure they have seen better days, but this one is long overdue for permanent retirement. So wish I could wax eloquently about this East Texas BBQ haven, but despite the really fair pricing and hospitality, it's time to blow taps and lower the flag.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Sherin Jolly
The food was extraordinary!! They were so nice and down to earth people. Peach cobbler was phenomenal!! Very cheap food. So delicious!! 1000/10 God bless this shop!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reevan Mathews
i’ve had some good barbecue in my times but this place was easily hands down the most finger licking meat i’ve ever had. service was 100000/10, will come again for sure with my entire family
Wow... Worth the drive and worthy of the hype. I was so pleased with my visit. I had the brisket and sausage with beans and some other worldly potato salad. The large plate was $12!! The potato salad was absolutely delicious. I got a large to-go because it was THAT good. Meats were awesome, service was super friendly. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat Cederberg
Sweet baby Jesus! This BBQ is illegally delicious. We had the ribs, chopped beef sandwich, beans, potato salad and peach cobbler oh, and can't forget the sauce-amazing! Everything was straight up tried and true old school. If this is your thing then this is your place. The friendly service and hospitality delivered with big, genuine smiles takes Pat's over the top. Worth the trip whether near or far. We look forward to our next visit with you fine folks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zackary McKibbon
Best bbq I’ve had in east Texas very friendly respectful men there the potato salad is incredible.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Cole
Hidden gem. DELICIOUS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Baker
Very good BBQ! Great prices! Super friendly family own bussiness. Definitely will be visiting this place again!
Absolutely love this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well I ran across this little place today while I was working near by. First the 2 gentlemen working there very nice. I hate giving a bad review but hopefully this will make them better in the long run. I got 2 sliced beef sandwiches & pinto beansGot back to the job and started eating properly the toughest meat ever. I should have caught it when the guy slicing the brisket the wrong way. Sliced it same direction at the grain of the meat. So now I've got thought long stringy bbq and the pinto beans way off had way to much chili powder. This place is as bad as Poke-n-da-eye bbq. Never thought anyone could be that bad. Never will I go back
Food: 1
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have now tried Pat Gee's twice but never ever again!! I really thought the first time was a bad day and after seeing the great reviews and some lady made a video with great reviews (lady from the south or something like that) so I told my husband "let's go back"... we fought thru the smoke inside (eyes burning and red) and unsanitary conditions but great hospitality ONLY TO FORCE MYSELF to take bites and nearly get sick. The potato salad is flavors and ingredients you should never combine (their creation), beans were so salty and meat was boiled, chewy and flavorless masked over with a runny ketchup sauce I could have drank. With every bite me and my husband would look at each other with pure disappointment ? we sat 10mins to not be rude and then high tailed it out of there to the dairy queen in overton. My dogs ate good ?I wanted sooooooo bad for this place to be great, especially hearing how good it was way back when
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
I think everyone in this town got long COVID and can’t taste their food. The sandwich wasn’t awful but it wasn’t good. I’m giving 2 instead of 1 stars because the brisket wasn’t greasy or overly fatty like one other place in the area. However, when you walk into the joint you can’t breathe because of the smoke. Yet, when I got my sandwich, my clothes were smokier than the beef. Well they smother it in sauce that will save it right? Nope. I have had 100s of sauces and I will say this one is closer to one in the grocery store than a bbq joint. They put it on white un-toasted bread that gets soggy immediately. Toasted would help this. Speaking of the bread, I know this won’t bother some but definitely bothers me when it’s not done out of eyesight ( everyone does it just not where I can see), the person handling all the money doesn’t wash, sanitize, or even just wipe his hands before getting the bread for your sandwich. How bad was the food? I went to my favorite place to get some good chopped. Now this place is cheaper so if you go to McDonald’s because they have hamburgers cheaper than a burger joint, I can’t fault you. However, stop saying it’s good and just say for the money it’s ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is AMAZING BBQ!! Don't expect matching chairs or air conditioning or heat- but the brisket is amazing. I'd eat it every meal. Seriously. And, if the cobbler is available- buy the pan.Vegetarian options: None available.Parking: 5 spots to park out front; get your food, eat and go or take it home to bask in the glory. You are welcome on the street too but don't block it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Sliced Beef Brisket
Worth the drive — it’s real Texas barbecue, “the best I’ve ever had” a buddy from Louisiana
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler
Without question the best part of Pat's is the friendly service and accomodating gentlemen operating the place. Beyond that, it's hard to understand the reputation or glowing reviews. The 'que is bland, potato salad uninspired and cole slaw "just okay". The place may have been "quaint" at one time, but it's unsanitary and violates more than a few health codes. It's honorable to try keeping a multi-generational business open, and I'm sure they have seen better days, but this one is long overdue for permanent retirement. So wish I could wax eloquently about this East Texas BBQ haven, but despite the really fair pricing and hospitality, it's time to blow taps and lower the flag.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
The food was extraordinary!! They were so nice and down to earth people. Peach cobbler was phenomenal!! Very cheap food. So delicious!! 1000/10 God bless this shop!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
i’ve had some good barbecue in my times but this place was easily hands down the most finger licking meat i’ve ever had. service was 100000/10, will come again for sure with my entire family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Pulled Pork, Sliced Beef Brisket
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Wow... Worth the drive and worthy of the hype. I was so pleased with my visit. I had the brisket and sausage with beans and some other worldly potato salad. The large plate was $12!! The potato salad was absolutely delicious. I got a large to-go because it was THAT good. Meats were awesome, service was super friendly. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sweet baby Jesus! This BBQ is illegally delicious. We had the ribs, chopped beef sandwich, beans, potato salad and peach cobbler oh, and can't forget the sauce-amazing! Everything was straight up tried and true old school. If this is your thing then this is your place. The friendly service and hospitality delivered with big, genuine smiles takes Pat's over the top. Worth the trip whether near or far. We look forward to our next visit with you fine folks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bbq I’ve had in east Texas very friendly respectful men there the potato salad is incredible.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem. DELICIOUS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good BBQ! Great prices! Super friendly family own bussiness. Definitely will be visiting this place again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5