This place is rough an I wouldn't recommend for breakfast. Service sucks can't understand what the…read moreguy is trying to say he talks so low. The food was bad. Ordered biscuits and gravy and it came in a bowl with three servings of gravy. Bacon was brittle and I just wanted regular eggs. They packed so much cheese in the eggs you could feel it stick in your mouth when trying to eat them... Had two bites tossed it all and left..sorry folks

This place is apparently super popular with locals, but it unfortunately missed the mark for me…read more We were passing through and saw that this place had great reviews and almost everything else in the area is a chain. We stopped in and started reading the menu board and the lady at the counter just stared at us. We decided on what we wanted even though we had some questions about what was on the menu board. (What comes on a phriends burger? What are the tots loaded with?) My brother ordered a NC style pulled pork sandwich (Cole slaw and hot sauce) and some tater tots, and I ordered the potato salad and a chicken Philly. We both ordered a drink, and we ordered a pecan dessert to split, but when we had asked her what it was, she had no idea. Luckily, it was good and ended up being a pecan topped cinnamon roll. One of the reasons we know that this place caters to locals is because she didn't give us cups, they were sitting over by the drink machines, but she didn't tell us to grab them. So when my brother asked her for the cups, she gestures and tells him "they're over there." So as we ate, we realized that the locals know to grab their cups and coffee and then pay for it, we had no idea. We would have grabbed them had she told us to. I started with half of the Philly while my brother ate half of the pulled pork. I liked the Philly, he thought the pulled pork was just okay. We then tried the potato salad and it was completely inedible. It is probably the worst potato salad I have ever tried, and I unfortunately can't even place what we hated so much about it because neither one of us could stomach another bite. It looks beautiful, but it was very dry and sort of astringent. It was not pleasant. We then traded sandwiches and I didn't care for the pulled pork, so my little brother tried to finish it, but whatever flavor sticks with you from the potato salad then just ruined the taste of the pork, so he couldn't eat it anymore. The tater tots were FIRE though, so hot and crispy and perfect. Those were crazy good. The Philly was served in really thin parchment paper or something, so we did grab a paper towel to wrap the other half of the sandwich in when we left, and it ended up completely soaking through the paper towel and onto the car floor we had it on. Overall, the food ranged from okay to absolutely-not-okay, the service was "meh", and the price was a bit high for the quality of the food. There aren't a ton of options here and I could definitely see why people would swing here for a turkey sandwich before going hunting, rather than stopping at like dominos, but I almost wish we had just grabbed a sandwich at subway or food lion.

Finally was able to visit the Smok N Pigz BBQ restaurant and I was absolutely pleased with the…read moreperfect BBQ. I'm very finicky and they allowed me to taste before we purchased and I am so thrilled I now have a place to buy BBQ the way it should be made! Place was also very clean , organized, and we were treated with genuine hospitality! Lastly they also have a butcher side where we purchased fresh pork sausage and it also was very good when we fixed it up for breakfast the next day. We will be back again and again. Thanks yall for treating some first timers so warmly!

Great food- pork, brisket,okra,hush puppies,vegetables &sweet tea!!! exceptional food for the…read moreprice. Hoping to go back next weekend!

If you are at Lake Anna on a Saturday, you might want to take a short trip over to Butch's. He…read moresets up in the BB&T parking lot in the town on Mineral. Just minutes from the lake. I'm a Carolina style BBQ man. Vinegar is where it's at. Butch's BBQ was exactly what I was looking for. I ordered a sandwich platter with slaw. We got the meal to-go and I was shocked that the bun was not soggy. That is a common complaint with BBQ to go, soggy bread. Not the case here. It was very good lean, flavorful pork. The baked beans were GREAT. It had a slight peppery finish that gave it pop. It had been a while since my last baked bean experience, I'm not sure why I waited so long. The hush puppies were a nice touch. The mac and cheese wasn't my favorite, I think I was expecting something a little creamier. 100% I'll be back for more BBQ when in the area.

BBQ food truck located in the town of Mineral that is open on Saturdays. Pulled pork was lean…read morewhich I very much appreciate as I hate biting into a hunk of fat. Ordered the pulled pork platter with slaw which included 2 sides and hush puppies. Enjoyed the macaroni salad, but loved the baked beans. Everything was great and will definitely return next time we are out at the lake.

I got the sausage plate ($15) with grits and onions rings and red neck egg roll ($10) It took about…read more10 mins for the egg rolls and another 40 mins for the main dish to come out unfortunately. The grits were really good and the onions rings were fried and battered really well. The sausage however was mediocre. The waitress was very apologetic and even threw in free dessert to make up for the slow service. Thankfully I wasn't in a rush so it was a nice gesture. I would come back and actually get a grit meal based on the side of grits that I had which were phenomenal. Overall I was happy with experience and would come back again. Food(50%): 6.0 Staff/service(25%): 9.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 7.3/10

I hate leaving reviews without pictures, but I was at a Weddingl Family Rehearsal Dinner…read more They came and set everything up in portable chafing dishes to keep it warm. We had a great selection of food, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Ribs, Baked Beans, Tater Tots with cheese and bacon, and a very nice cold pasta and veggie salad. There were rolls and biscuits and bottles of Jake's BBQ sauce. Everyone loved the food, the ribs were my favorite... I'm even bringing some leftovers in a cooler! I live 8-9 hours away! I can't wait to take another trip to Ashland and visit Jake's!

Great food and service was awesome. I could not believe that there's a solid place that serves…read moreconsistently good bbq. The brisket is a must!!

I placed an order for over $50 in BBQ and sides at 1:00 pm. Called at 3:30 pm to let them know I'm…read moreon my way. (I was travelling from 2 hours away and heard about this place.) I was told no problem; try to get here by 4:00 pm as that's when they close. I got to the restaurant at 4:01 pm. It was closed. I knocked on the door and no one answered. Knocked on another door several times and finally some one came to the door. I was told they sold out of food early and closed early and they threw out my order. I made the effort to call and let them know I was coming and caught up in traffic and they couldn't make an effort to save my food. They close when they feel like it. Don't order over the phone as you may not get your food. Very disappointing.

I love the BBQ Exchange, it's really the only BBQ that I like. Our family often orders take out but…read morein the last year the follow through has completely fallen apart. Sauces left out, details missed, and today they sent us home with three quarts of unfinished coleslaw. Literally no dressing, mayo, spices, nothing but chopped cabbage and carrots in the containers. Seriously folks, please up the attention to detail. If I have to finish the coleslaw at home it really detracts from the customer experience. You make really good food when the staff pays attention to completing the preparation and following through on the order.

I got the brisket platter ($20) with two sides (Mac n cheese & collards greens) and it came out in…read moreabout 5 minutes. The Mac was thick and cheesy. Collards were good. The brisket was smoked nicely I'd prefer it to been a little more seasoned but it was made up with the bbq sauce. Staff and service were really good and the interior had a nice vibe to it. I was happy with my experience here, especially it being in a small area! Food(50%): 7.8 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.8/10

Oct, 2025. We visited Country Boys BBQ for lunch on a week-day while running errands in Louisa, VA;…read morethis was our first visit. Food (5/5). I selected the Pork Tacos PLATTER ($16), which featured three soft flour tortillas filled with smoked pulled pork, house-made pico (red onion, tomato, cilantro), and radish with a Baja drizzle. (Corn tortillas are available upon request). All platters come with two 8-ounce sides; from the 9 choices, we opted for the broccoli salad and onion rings. My husband selected a Smoked Pulled Pork SANDWICH ($10), which was served on a "signature-branded" bun with regular or spicy slaw (on the side) and with a bag of Lay's chips. All of our food was very good, and tasted fresh and homemade. The "branding" of the restaurant's logo on the bun was a fun touch, and we got a pleasant surprise in finding that the very tasty BBQ sauce on the tables was manufactured by GWB Hot Sauce in Clarksburg, WV (which we visit regularly to see a relative). Quantities were good for a filling lunch; we did not have leftovers for a brown bag. Two small comments: (1) my husband would've preferred a more generous helping of the slaw to put on his sandwich; and (2) it would be great to have a menu option that is vegetarian, perhaps a platter with three or four of the side dishes -- or at least showing a separate price for the sides on the menu. Ambiance. (4.5/5). The restaurant is country cute, with clean, well-spaced tables. Many of the tables were occupied while we were there for lunch but it didn't feel crowded. A few patrons seemed "local", and acknowledged the owner who was sitting with some buddies at one of the tables. The restroom was well-maintained. Service (4.5/5). There was only one (efficient!) waitress, handling in-restaurant and take-out orders, delivering food and drinks, wiping down tables, etc. Despite how busy she was, we felt taken care of. Parking, in a town of Louisa lot behind the restaurant, was free and easy. We will return.

Stopped for lunch. The good news is their brisket, green beans, and gator tots are very good…read more The chicken was not pulled but pulverized. It was tiny specs smaller than if it were ground. Made us wonder what parts they included. The BBQ sauce was just bad.

Brisket was delicious Pulled pork was spot on…read moreService was very quick, guys working the counter were on their game! Inside is a little cramped for dining in, but the quality of the meat is worth it!

Oh, my, law. Run, don't walk, here on the weekends. Why? Because they only do their beef ribs on…read moreSat/Sun and IT IS SO WORTH IT. Also, the owner is amazing. He was delightful to talk to about the menu and honestly gave such a great vibe to the eatery. Before today is say we haven't been all that impressed with BBQ options on the east coast. There's one other place that was alright but Wild Waylon's BBQ knocks it out of the park. And if I'm being frank, Wild Waylon's is better than some BBQ joints I've been to in Texas. We will have to make the trek out here again, and this time with friends, to enjoy one of the best restaurants in VA. What we got: Jalapeno pepper poppers - 5* what a delicious side! Until today is yet to meet a restaurant that made a better jalapeno popper than myself. Wild Waylon's has officially won the unofficial competition. I will be putting rubs on my bacon henceforth and hopefully will be able to reclaim my honor. Do yourself a solid and order this side. Beef rib - 5* my partner missed my face when I took my first bite and that's probably a good thing. This was the highlight of the meats Wild Waylon has to offer. If I remember correctly it's smoked for 24 hrs and boy does it shine! The meat literally fell off the bone when I picked it up for my first bite but that didn't stop me from diving in with my fingers. This one does not need any sauces, it's flavour is strong and good. Baby back ribs - 3.5* honestly, probably closer to 4 but when compared to the beef rib no other rib can compare! What I loved about this one was the crispy-ness on the underside of the rib and dipping this one in the various homemade sauces that are available in store. Pork Belly - 3.5* we tried a slice but saved the rest for leftovers. It was good and even better dipped in a sauce. I really liked the texture and am looking forward to eating the leftovers. Much like the ribs I think I am having a hard time judging this one without comparing it to the beef rib. Brisket - 3.5* we tried a slice but saved the rest for leftovers. It was decent and kind of melted in the mouth. There's probably a little room for improvement with this particular dish but it's also a good one to let the sauces shine. Baked beans - 5* woooah, these are fantastic beans! Coleslaw - 3* decent coleslaw. It wasn't anything amazing but we appreciated having it as a palate cleanser between meats and spicy sauces. Pickled jalapenos and onions - 3.5* this is spicy and delicious!

I drove las this place twice in my travels and just knew I had to stop in. So I did just that…read more Nothing better than getting out of your car and seeing and smelling 2 very large offset smokers doing their thing. Absolutely hypnotizing. You order at the window. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered 2 lbs of pulled pork and 2 small containers of their hot bbq sauce. The pork was amazing. And the hot bbq sauce is legit. They had a variety of sides but I stuck with the pork. If you are ever near this place, it is worth it to stop in. You will be very glad you did. Highly recommend!!

Very unassuming little roadside BBQ place where you order at a little window and eat in your car or…read moreat the picnic table. Pulled pork sandwich was pretty standard -- not bad and with good smoke flavor but certainly nothing special, and definitely on the SWEET side. No fountain drinks; cans from a vending machine. Blue Ridge Pig, down the road in Nellys Ford, is a bit better, but not a big difference.

My husband stopped on his way back to northern Virginia so it was over an hour getting home. I…read moredefinitely believe some bbq needs to eaten fresh or it'll dry out and I think this may be the case. Flavor was good but a bit dry but could have been from it sitting for a while. The sides were decent. I especially wanted to try the pineapple hot dish since I've never heard of this before. It was good, not too sweet, and reminded me of bread or corn pudding but with pineapple bits. Overall it was decent bbq...

In town for my son's wrestling tournament down the street at Henrico when we came across this bbq…read morejoint and happy we did! Starting with the service, we needed a place to accommodate our entire team last minute and they were happy to take on our party of 16 with no problem! The staff was very friendly and helpful! The food was great! Ribs were falling off the bone, the burnt ends with juicy and melting in my mouth, the chicken was seasoned perfectly! The accompanying sauces on the table were awesome! Along with a small selection of beers on tap and bottled, us parents were definitely satisfied. Overall ambiance was laid back, our wrestlers appetites were tamed and were less rowdy once their bellies were full. I'd definitely eat here again!