As a long time Texan, I was honestly skeptical of Arizona BBQ... but after a long conversation with the cashier, I settled on the Market Dip sandwich with fatty brisket. The brisket definitely delivered. I will be ordering a brisket plate next time to maximize my spend. But highly recommend the brisket sandwich and can't wait to try the tri tip next. read more

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The two stars is only for the friendliness of the staff, overall cleanliness and the cookies that offset the "cooked" food that they sell. The beans and potato salad were decent. Everything else was terrible. And please note by my reviews that I'm an easy grader. Went with my uncle for lunch. We each had the three meat plate. I chose fattier brisket, pastrami and ribs plus two sides. This came out to ~$36 each. Total bill for the two of us was over $100 by adding drink, cookie, tax and tip. My uncle got kielbasa, brisket and pastrami. Our guess is that the food is brought in sealed and they microwave or use some similar reheat method and do no "cooking" there. All of my meats were beyond dry. It's really hard to convey how dry. The ribs were the biggest terror point since not only was it as tough as leather but it tasted like it was doused in iodized salt. My uncle's plate was not any better. The kielbasa was sliced and overcooked so badly that the sliced edges were burnt and frayed - you've got to really try hard to screw up preserved sausage. I could only do a few bites and threw it all in the trash. They were getting busy and I was not going to stand back in line with trays of food to broach the problems. They make sure to ask for a tip at time of order but there's no service for quality control. My uncle texted me later in the day: "Today's restaurant was such an awful choice for BarBQ. I can't remember when I had worse. We have to go to a real good one next time." It is crazy how bad this lunch experience was and a rarity that Yelps score misses the mark so badly. read more

American Way Smokehouse - That's the "fatty" brisket- so overcooked they drained the fat right out of it. - American Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I visited American Way Smokehouse this weekend for some BBQ, but came out enjoying the entire experience! Before even stepping into the building, I was excited because the outside looked like something from a Western movie. There was plenty of parking, and from the parking lot being majority-filled, I knew this would be a good stop. You can also see the outdoor seating from the parking lot, and it was filled with a couple families. The walk in directs you straight to the smokehouse/restaurant. You order at the counter, and then you either get a seat number and choose a seat or wait at the counter for pick up. There was a decent sized menu of bbq options, sides and drinks. The dessert display was filled with what looked to be DELECTABLE goodies! :) (this is what I'd try when I come back, FOR SURE!). I ordered the double meat platter with a half rack of ribs and brisket. The sides were chose were baked beans and Mac and cheese. The platter came with the two rolls, as well. This was to share with one other person. I'd say the ribs were okay, not my favorite! The brisket, on the other hand, had a PERFECT Smokey taste. The Mac and cheese was okay and so were the baked beans (they were super sweet, if that's what you're going for!). Add the regular bbq sauce on the side for dipping and you've got a tasty meal! After dining, we were able to go around the antique shop in the back. It was HUGE! And it kept GOING AND GOING! There here vendors of all sorts from furniture to home goods to jewelry to clothes/shoes. There's a little something for everyone here! There was even a hidden (I guess not hidden if you know about it), second hand, vintage clothing store in the very back. I didn't walk out with anything, but it was as worth the window shopping! The exit was through the antique shop near the cash wrap. Overall, the experience was lovely. The food was in the mid range for me, but I'd come back for dessert and the shopping. read more

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80s songs plays on the background. There's indoor and outdoor table seating. It was a beautiful day therefore went with their outdoor seating. There's a bit of flies outdoors. I had to fight for my food, lol. Cute chair swings outside seating. Don't forget to grab utensils and sauces before seating. Yeah, I forgot. I came inside placed my order and was given a number, it is open seating. Staff recommended the beef brisket or pulled pork as their popular menu items. I went with the beef brisket. The sandwich didn't look as good as it tasted once I added the spicy bbq sauce. I combined the spicy with original testing the hotness. It was mild. The spicy taste the best. The sandwich came with a pickle and coleslaw. All was delish. I haven't had an Italian cream soda in so long! I ordered raspberry. Staff advised the strawberry is the most popular. I liked that it was not overwhelmingly sweet. I ordered a side of Mac and cheese. It was delish too. I like they slightly burn the cheese on top, gives it a smoky flavor. read more

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In my opinion, this small business located inside the American Way Smokehouse still has the best cookies around! The Tattered Apron baking company produces in small batches made from scratch. To update my review the cookies cost $5 each. The seasonal pumpkin, lemon poppy seed, sugar and chocolate chip flavors were calling my name. I ended up choosing the oatmeal butterscotch and didn't regret it! Fresh, soft and delicious. I'd buy this variety again! read more

American Way Smokehouse - American Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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A must try if your in the chandler area. besides the food being good the restaurant is connected to an antique store which adds to the vibe. service is good, always help in answer questions about 5he menu. As for the food, we got pastrami sandwiches, mac&cheese and tri-tip chil. Everything turned out great. read more

American Way Smokehouse - American Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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So for my birthday, I wanted to go try a place I had never been before and my girlfriend agreed. I saw this place a while back on the morning news show I watch and they were RAVING ABOUT IT. It's fairly close to us so we decided to go after we went to a movie. The place is cool enough inside and the decor is extremely unusual because it's part of an antique store! The guy that helped us was unique as well. We think his name is Drew but not sure. I'm not sure why this kid was the face of the establishment and the one running the register and helping customers because, to me, he had the personality of the buns the sandwiches came on. I especially didn't understand because there was another guy, Micah, who was the friendliest, most outgoing, happiest person I've come across in a long time! He was AWESOME! Anyway, so we ordered our food, a pulled pork sandwich, a Cuban Club sandwich, and a 2 meat platter with chicken and ribs. I'm not sure what all the hype was about because the all of the food was pretty flavorless. The ribs were not only NOT fall off the bone but they seemed way over cooked, hard, and hard to eat. They were not even as good as the ones we got once from the grocery store when it was the last rack available. The chicken was so dry, that I struggled even swallowing the piece I tried. That meal came with Mac N Cheese and my girlfriend was going to put salt on it because it had so little flavor. The Cuban Club sandwich was barely eaten because it was not good. The pulled pork, again, dry, dry, dry, dry, dry. The slaw was weird and the potato salad didn't taste like potato salad at all. We got some of their cakes (deserts) because it was my birthday and we took them home, well they were dry and heavy and after a couple bites (one from each of us) they went into the trash as a lesson learned. I have to say, the only part of this meal that was tolerable was the free water we had, luckily it seemed filtered. This seems like one of those places that, because of its backdrop and because the news decided to feature it, it became a fad that people go to just because they saw it on the news. For $60 for the meals and another $25 for the deserts we tried, I will never return here for a meal NOR would I recommend anyone else do that. read more

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Came with friends. Looks unassuming. You order at the counter, grab a table and they bring the food to you, pretty quickly. The ribs were very meaty and delicious, some of the best ribs we have had in Arizona. The brisket was also great, very lean. The baked beans were also great. The Tri tip arugula salad was also delicious. And the half portion side was very large. We will definitely be coming back. read more

American Way Smokehouse - American Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

As a vegetarian- I really appreciate the BBQ Jackfruit sandwich option here. I'm from South Carolina, and I'd never heard of such a thing before moving here. The pastries are also very impressive, and even though the sandwich always fills me up, I like taking one to-go. The staff is always friendly, and the line moves quickly. I'm not usually big on counter service, but for this place it works. Make sure you go on a day when you have time to look around the antique market. read more

American Way Smokehouse - Baked goods - American Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

The only great thing about this place is the antique store. I would give that place alone 5 stars but unfortunately it is connected to the American Way Smokehouse which was absolutely awful and disappointing. The potatoe salad was not edible, the Mac and cheese had 0 flavor. I got the 2 meat combo with chicken and ribs which were both dry. All of the desserts were dry and seemed old. Definitely not worth $90 bucks. The staff wasn't that great either at the restaurant side. I will be back to the antique shop but the restaurant never again. read more

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From the moment you walk in, the ambiance makes you feel like you're in a Western movie. I like how easy the menu is and honestly, the barbecue and sides they have are absolutely delicious. I took my order to-go the first time, but next time I'll plan to dine in because even the seating area looked adorable. read more

We stopped by the Merchant Square antique mall today and had lunch here. Now, I'm not normally a fan of BBQ because it's usually way too sweet. But here you add the sauce you want and it's not too sweet. We loved it! I had the smoked Turkey sandwich. Havarti cheese dill aioli, lettuce & Turkey on sourdough bread. It really hit the spot! Others had the smoked brisket and a tuna sandwich. They both expressed the same thing. Yum! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!' read more

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Ordered 3 pastrami sandwiches and a chicken salad dando. All 3 thrown pastrami sandwiches were thrown away. Absolutely terrible. They were 1/2 inch slabs of fat. More fat than actual meat. Not thin cut, or shaved. It was seriously like an 1/2 uncut steak sandwich. Not tender at all. Fat was not rendered. Mac and cheese was dry and overcooked. So sad. $100 for one person to eat. What a shame read more

The most amazing bakery! Cookies are the best! The brownies are not to be missed! My favorite was the breakfast cookie! Staff is so helpful! Don't miss this place! read more

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My mom suggested we stop in for lunch today. It's. a really cute restaurant with vintage signs and decor. There was plenty of comfortable seating. Restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. We both chose brisket sandwiches. The bun was of superb quality. The sauce was good. The brisket and slaw were okay. The service was superb! The prices were reasonable. Lunch was filling so we ordered cookies to go. There were so many options making it difficult to make a decision. I tried the chocolate chip walnut and peanut butter. They were soft and flavorful! Absolutely great cookies! They also had scones and brownies. I'll definitely stop in again next time I'm in the area! read more

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What a delicious barbecue place this is. So much fun because it is inside an antique mall. People shopping while I was eating. The beef brisket was really good and tender with a smoked flavor. The pulled pork was fantastic. They have three types of barbecue sauces on your table. I liked the spicy one. I will definitely be back! read more

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We popped in to get takeout for dinner after wandering the antique mall the restaurant sits in. The yummy bbq smells got us they have tons of seating indoors and outdoors. The menu posted is straightforward, not really describing what you get with and on the sandwiches, etc. So it was a little bit of a surprise when we got our food home. I ordered the brisket, which came plain on a sweet roll of some sort. It had a good flavor but definitely needed some bbq sauce to moisten it up. My husband got another type of meat that came with cheese and spinach on regular sandwich bread, toasted. I enjoyed his a bit more. It came with two pickles and one small side of slaw (were we missing one?). The Mac was pretty good. Nothing extraordinary. A little more guidance on what we were getting would go a long way. read more

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Best brisket and pastrami. Melts in your mouth and so tender you can't pick it up with a fork

I am absolutely shocked that I have not previously reviewed this place. We love coming to Merchant Square and Highland Yard quite often, but the best part is grabbing a meal at the American Way Smokehouse. We usually get a couple of different sandwiches and then split them, plus the addition of a bag of chips and either a fountain drink or a classic bottled drink. Each sandwich also comes with coleslaw and a large pickle. Some of the best are the Smoked Brisket, The Market Dip, and the BBQ Chicken. So good. Each table has a selection of sauces and a paper towel rack. Don't be afraid to get messy while devouring your delicious food. To top it off, they have amazing cookies. We like the Snickerdoodle and the Birthday Cake. We usually sit outside depending on the weather. There is a Yelp discount for first-time visitors. The staff is always friendly, and service is always top notch. Next time you're in the area, do some antique shopping and grab some great food in the same building. You'll be back. read more

Stumbled upon this BBQ place and it was good! I ordered the 2 meat plate which comes with 2 sides and rolls. I got the brisket and tri-tip with potato salad and mac and cheese for an upgrade. The brisket and potato salad were delicious; brisket was tender. Tri-tip was a chewy and a bit dry. Mac and cheese is not worth the upgrade; it wasn't cheesy and only had cheese on the top while the pasta was buttered. They have BBQ sauces on the table to use but you'll also be given a cup with your meal. They also have baked treats that look fresh, but I'll try that next time. It's located inside/next to an antique store which is really cool to explore after eating. The cashier was really nice and helpful when helping me decide between potato salad or coleslaw. The leather benches are pretty worn out. We chose a table and didn't expect the bench to sink you in. read more

American Way Smokehouse - 2 Meat Plate (Brisket (top), tri-tip, mac and cheese upgrade and potato salad with rolls) - American Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Phenomenal food and even better baked goods! And here's more characters so Yelp will let me post....

How do you not have brisket on a barbecue place? Our first time to try this place hurt some people say that it's pretty good but we walk in and try to order and they immediately tell us there's no brisket at 5 o'clock so we walked out. read more

Why haven't I checked out this market like BBQ, bakery, and antique shop joint sooner! Definitely a hidden gem with lots of character and "booths" to peruse. I'll have to come back to try some actual BBQ since what caught my eye to visit was the bakery (Tattered Aprons). They have an ample variety of cookies that will satisfy any type of craving - chocolate walnut, coconut chocolate chip, orange Creamsicle, snickerdoodle, etc. I ended up getting the coconut choc chip ... was it the best cookie I have had? Maybe not, but it was pretty tasty and only $4. I also tried the blueberry lemon scone ($5). Usually I'm a cookie over scone person, but in this case, it's the opposite! The scone was plump and stutted with blueberries. The only thing I wish is that it was a little softer. All in all, I'll be back! If you're looking for a unique place to check out, this is your place! read more

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I love all of the American signs and flags. You can eat outside in the patio, even in swings or benches and chairs. You can eat inside with groups or on a date. I love being here, the food is always fresh, and the green beans are amazing. I love that you can try sizes of sodas. You can have vegetarian or meat. There is even a kids menu. I love to bring my family to car nights and then eat inside for dinner together. Tonight we're on a date hubs and I. The staff is always friendly. My dinner was hot in all the best ways. The restaurant is nice and clean. I come often, I'll be coming back very soon. I love it here! read more

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First time eating bbq here. The desserts are awesome especially the brownies. The bbq not so much. The brisket was very dry and too salty for my family. The ribs were better than the brisket. The sides were good especially the beans and potato salad. Probably would not return. read more

I love the brisket here!!!!! Customer service is always great. Me and my partner are here every week!

The young man that took our order was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Would recommend!

The food is amazing !!! I had the pulled pork, potato salad and baked beans Also the cookies are sooo moist and delicious too

My family and I went on a Sunday to try this place for the first time. Customers order at the counter and then are given a number to wait for their food to be brought to them at a table. We moved through the line quickly and the wait time was good considering they were busy. The portions were small and the premium brisket was mostly fat. The mac and cheese had little flavor. If we go back, we will try the sandwiches. read more

Got my order wrong, insisted what the brought me was what I ordered, it was not. Wouldn't offer to replace the order or a refund. Those who were with me and got what they order said the food wasn't good. read more

American Way Smokehouse specializes in smoked foods. Even the eggs for their egg salad are smoked! However, I wouldn't say they excel in BBQ specifically. I would recommend their sandwiches and other sides over their BBQ plates. Service has always been really friendly and we've had no issues with ordering online for pickup or ordering in person to eat in. They offer fun kettle chip flavors and so many unique sodas in the antique shop side. As they specialize in smoked foods, it does smell pretty smoky inside, which may permeate your clothes. My partner and I have enjoyed their sandwiches more than the BBQ. Sometimes the sandwich bread can be cut strangely and you'll end up with one piece being much smaller than the other. If you love smoked foods, you may enjoy their potato salad. It's very smoky and savory. If you prefer a sweeter potato salad, this may not be for you. Pricing is on the higher side considering their sandwiches especially aren't that large. What's unique about American Way Smokehouse is that it's attached to their HUGE antique shop. It's fun to stop by for a meal and then browse their antiques. The antique side is a bit like a maze as it just keeps on going and going. I wouldn't go to American Way Smokehouse for their food alone, but some highlights to try are their smoked sides and speciality sodas. I would say it's a decent stop if you plan on shopping next door. read more

Pulled pork and slaw were delicious! Smoked turkey was so dry, probably old and was practically inedible even with a ton of sauce on it. Mac 'n cheese lacked flavor and was bland. Love the location but the food left a lot of disappointment! read more

American Way Smokehouse is by far one of the coolest and most unique restaurants that I've set foot in. I had no clue how cool it was, I just put the nearest restaurant in my GPS because my family was starving. The smokehouse is located inside of a GIGANTIC antique market. Like... the size of a Walmart. It has this charm to it, like you are in Rural Texas and not Arizona. That old, musty smell. Lots of older veterans eating. Old, worn booths with cracked leather. A fridge FULL of color coded sodas. The place is definitely old, but it adds to the charm. We ordered quite a few menu items. We both got a Pulled Pork Sandwich, (I got baked beans as a side, my mom got Mac N' Cheese. Sides are an extra $4). I also got a cup of the Corn Chowder. The Pulled Pork Sandwiches come with spicy coleslaw and a pickle. The food in general was pretty good. The Pulled Pork Sandwich was excellent- slightly sweet bun piled with pulled pork-- which was lean but not too dry. The Corn Chowder, Coleslaw & Beans were also delicious. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was the Mac N' Cheese. It was a bit bland. I ordered a Sugar Cookie on the way out. It was a bit too sweet, but definitely homemade. I would come back and just skip the Mac N' Cheese or cookie. It seems like the sandwiches are what's good. read more

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It is RARE that I enjoy BBQ anywhere. A lot of the time I feel it's pretty basic. But THIS BBQ. By far the best I have had in the valley. The store itself is also cool, huge antique mall which sure; maybe you might think to yourself "antiques?" Trust me, it's super fun to walk through and see all the stuff. But if you go for anything, go for the BBQ. We had the smoked pastrami, the smoked brisket, and the chilli verde. And the sauce? THE SAUCE! I could drink it was so perfect. It also has a bakery, so those cookies, fresh like ya grandmama made 'em! 10/10 recommend! Great food, decently priced, fun and unique experience. Can't go wrong! read more

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The best Bbq sandwich and so Smokey. Served on a home made roll. Great service. This was my first time to eat here and it was an excellent experienc! read more

Food is pretty solid, the cookies are what brings me back but they're never consistent, it's frustrating. Inside an antique store which is cool, ambiance is standard, it's clean. Customer service is absolutely horrendous! They are rude as ever, no personality at all, unfortunately that's very consistent, extremely disappointing. Im big on customer service so it takes my review down to 2 stars from 4. read more

Food and service were excellent. Camille helped us and was very personable and made the dining experience great. Will definitely be going back! read more

Excellent BBQ and the cookies are amazing! The staff are so nice and always make our experience enjoyable. The vibes are perfect too! We love this place it's on our frequent rotation. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Bonus they carry a bunch of soda options in glass bottles. read more

This is hands down the best BBQ spot in the valley! The food is always amazing (best corn chowder ever) as is their selection of cookies, bottled sodas, and sauces! The food is always served fast and hot with a smile. The ambiance of sitting in an antique shop makes this place that much more appealing. You're able to eat and walk it off with a journey around the store. read more

There are so many options and all looked so good! Our table got the Harvest Salad with Pulled Pork, a side of kielbasa and the pulled pork sandwich. The salad was a great combination of ingredients and the pork just made it better. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Super nice staff that answered all my questions. Lots of seating and afterwords you can shop till you drop in the antique store! read more

American Way Smokehouse - Harvest Salad with Pulled Pork - American Near Me - Chandler, Arizona