Very friendly staff. The BBQ is tender but not smoky, and for the price, I'm going to be needing some smoke, ya hear!? My mama could lay that smoke in a piece of BBQ like nobody's business! She gone (yes, when talking BBQ it's not, "She's gone.") now but her smoky standard has me searching for the holy grail of BBQ. Recommendations welcome!! read more

Now when you talk about BBQ, you can't leave this place out of the conversation. They got some ribs that will make you question your eating habits it's so good. Like I'm the type of person to eat ribs with sauce and won't eat them unless I have some but when I tell u this top tier service of ribs right here maaaaaan. read more

I really enjoyed our meal here.I took off one star because the macaroni and cheese was weird.It was not very cheesy.And it reminded me of box mac and cheese.It did not have much flavor but everything else was absolutely delicious.I also reduced one star because service was a little inconsistent Staff gave us the wrong order, which was totally fine.Because mistakes happen, and it was no big deal.But the server was extremely rude about it.When the pair next to us confirmed that the order that was being delivered to us mimicked the order that they had put in. They were sold out of some items but had plenty others to chose from They recommended eating here earlier in the day and taking advantage of the outdoor seating. The food was delish. Turkey sandwich is served with pickled vegetables and peppers and together with the red onions was organic by them selves each veggie had its own flavor the pickled veggies balanced the spicy peppers and it intensified the sandwhich flavor read more

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Canyon barbeque is located in a cute neighborhood! It's hidden in the back next to Philz coffee. The food was delicious. We tried the brisket and it was phenomenal! Super tender and fatty. The seasoning was great as well, and I enjoyed the spicy bbq sauce. Staff was extremely friendly and helped informed us on the different options. Overall, 10/10 would recommend. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Debbie helped me out and was incredibly nice, welcoming, and attentive. While I was waiting for my food, she kindly offered me a hot cup of coffee, which I thought was a thoughtful gesture and really showed her commitment to great customer service. She also took the time to tell me about the promotions they have going on and the live band events. The food is amazing, and I always come back for their breakfast sandwich with brisket it's absolutely delicious. What really stands out is Debbie's exceptional customer service. She goes above and beyond to make customers feel welcome and appreciated. She is truly a gem and a big reason why I enjoy coming here. read more

The food was ELITE! It was my first time going there and the staff was so nice to us. The place is cool, yeah it's cold outside sometimes but they have heaters, everything about that places says ribs!! Feels like I'm back home in Texas! I will recommend more people to come here because the food was ELITE! read more

Canyons Barbeque - It's a family meal Three Meat Feast! - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I went in on Saturday evening with my daughter because she's a BBQ girly, I've been here 1x when they first opened but I didn't really order any meals. The young man who helped me at the front was very chill & laid back, he was honest & helped me with what to order (I tend to ask people what they recommend) I ended up getting a tri-tip meal I believe it was around $20 it came with 1/2 a pound of meat 2 sides and your choice of bread (honestly a great price) along with the same thing for my daughter but as a kids meal. 1 beer & a small fountain drink. I spent around $49 (including a 20% tip.) The meat was done very & my daughter enjoyed the garlic bread I'm honestly really picky about sides so I opted for a bag of potato chips and coleslaw which is some what vinegar based but honestly I wasn't really a fan. There was a manager there he was a taller brown man & he was sooooo kind & polite to my daughter & myself he was just a sweetheart. We sat outside by the fire pit which was nice because it was a beautiful evening & socialized with a few other parents & children there. I'll def be back because I enjoyed the vibes and the service more than anything & think it's a cool place to hang out. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

If you're looking for a great place to unwind and enjoy some amazing BBQ, this is it! Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and an all-around fantastic experience. Highly recommend checking it out! The breakfast is amazing! read more

Updated review from my original post. Canyons reached out to me regarding my last visit. Long story short, I decided to give them another try. Everyone deserves a second chance in life and food ;) I was most impressed with their fatty brisket and was curious about their consistency on how they deliver. I ordered a pound of it to go and can tell you I have zero regrets. Flavorful and tender just as I remembered from last time. 4 stars: *Amazing consistency on the brisket *Customer engagement *I would drive back out of my area to grab brisket again read more

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I went here with semi high expectations based on the reviews. The location is great, seating inside and out are perfect, ordering is super easy. We ordered a 2 large meals: brisket and tri-tip w/ mac n' cheese, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread and fries Brisket was really good, flavorful and tender and it ends there Tri-tip was tough and chewy Fries were cold and old Mac n cheese was ok at best Coleslaw and potato salad lacked any flavor the cornbread was terrible This place as a TON of potential but didnt meet the simplest of expectations. Bummed read more

I went to Canyons BBQ and had an amazing experience. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich and it was absolutely mouthwatering delicious. I couldn't have asked for a more tender tri-tip sandwich. One thing to know is that tri-tip is one of the harder meats to cook and a California staple, so I was definitely anxious when I ordered this. The sandwich can be a hit or miss type of order and Canyons BBQ did a great job making sure that the meat was smoked to perfection. The bread was soft, warm and delicious and the fries were crisped to perfection. We are really lucky to be able to have such a neighborhood staple. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it's easy to find because of the amazing smells that are wafting from the premises. Overall, it was a great experience. They have a huge selection of draft beer on tap. They give out beer samples if you can't decide what to pair with your order. The staff is incredibly friendly. I'll definitely be back very often. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Tri Tip Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Great food, I had the ribs, brisket, pulled pork and of course the chicken. The BBQ sauce was good as well. Friendly staff and my favorite pineapple soda 10 out of 10 read more

I have come here multiple times now and I am Never disappointed! The tri-tip is always perfectly cooked! And the service is top tier read more

Canyon Barbecue is a solid bbq establishment in the East Bay. Service is quick and friendly, their beer selection is extensive, and their soda fountain has unique and tasty beverages. Plenty of seating both inside and out, but I would recommend the outdoor patio if the weather seems appropriate. I've in been for lunch, so I tend to mostly get sandwiches, and their strength is definitely the Tri tip. I'll likely opt for a plate next time to get down on carbs, I just wish they offered greens or some other veggies as a side, other than cole slaw. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Regular Gaucho Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Great food! Lots of craft beers, the sides are delicious (especially the Mac and garlic bread) and the meats hit! Definitely recommend the ribs. Tri-tip is OK. Burnt ends and brisket is solid. Friendly staff to boot! The smoker outside smells delicious too which adds to the experience. read more

The front staff are great. The cooks were struggling in the back trying to get orders correct. My wife and I ordered a farmer salad and a 2 meat combo. The salad dressing had to to be scooped out of the cup and had a consistency thicker than mayo. The brisket that should have been the star of the show was very very dry. It did not pull apart. It was not fork tender or melt in your mouth. I had to saw it with the butter knife. Very disappointing. Canyons started out strong but the food quality has really slipped. The pit masters and the cooks on the line really need to get it together. read more

We are from Austin, Texas here visiting, and these are the best burnt ends ever! The salad was also amazing, as well as the pork ribs. Great job! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

So few bbq spots to talk about in the Bay Area. That's fine. It's California. My lady and I were pleasantly surprised to discover canyons bbq on a Friday after work. Hands down some of the best pork ribs and brisket I've ever had. The Mac and cheese is good too! Great beer selection. Food comes out quick and hot. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Great food especially the gaucho would come back And the server Ciriaco is great! And great ambience

Great service. Debbie was a delight. Kid friendly and fun times. We love to come and bring the entire family. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Excellent sandwiches, barbecue, and sausages!!! Tender and Smokey. The spicy barbecue packs quite a punch compared to most other barbecues I've tried. Really good! Highly recommend read more

Canyons Barbeque - Raging bull and jalapeño sausage link with Morena MIA lager - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I was greeted by Host Debbie who was very cordial and a pleasant person to talk with. She mad a couple suggestions and I left very full and Happy to have had some Great BBQ! read more

Best breakfast sandwiches around. If you like good barbecue and premium customer service, you've scrolled to the right restaurant.

This is my favorite restaurant in Castro Valley. I ordered the Family Pack #7 for my family of four. It comes with 1 lb pulled pork, 1 lb tri-tip, two sides, and a loaf of garlic bread. Definitely a great deal! The meat quality is excellent--the tri-tip is tender and juicy. The garlic bread is baked to good amount of time, and the mac and cheese is creamy. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, making it a great spot to hang out with friends and family. The staff are friendly and always answer your questions patiently. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Family pack #7 - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Great spot for barbecue in Castro Valley! They have a nice outdoor patio when it's warm outside and a large indoor seating area for colder days. Everything is self service. You order inside at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. When you're done, you put your own trays and trash away. I was starving as we had just finished a hike nearby, so I got the 2 meat combo ($26) with tri tip and brisket with chips and baked potato as my sides. Of the two meats, the brisket was my favorite as it was nice and fatty, but the tri tip was solid as well. I was stuffed from just the meats and bread, so I took the baked potato home for later. My friend got the large chicken meal for $17.50, but I wouldn't recommend it. I tried a couple bites and it was pretty dry. My friend didn't like it either. If you're into beers, they have a large selection of beers on tap. You can either get a flight of 3 beers for $18 or various sized pours. The bartender is super friendly and gives samples so you can try the beer before getting it. read more

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I ordered BBQ food for an Alameda County Sheriff's welcome BBQ for other pilots with other Sheriff's Departments last Friday night. The comments around the "campfire" were "it was the best ever especially the Brisket. We are 100 % sold on using you in the future. Capt. Bob Tucknott Ret. Chair of the food committee. read more

Celebrated my 70th birthday party with Canyons furnishing all the barbecue we needed it was absolutely fantastic. Everyone really enjoyed the food and preparation. Would definitely recommend them for any party get together or just a quick bite to eat excellent very satisfied. read more

I love coming to Canyon's for the family feel and atmosphere. The staff is always super welcoming and accommodating, ready to recommend their favs from their expansive menu. The food is delicious -- the portions are generous and I would say reasonably priced. My fav part is their wide selection of beer on tap. It's refreshing and they did a good job. Usually I order the BBQ spud with brisket and it's always cooked to perfection. I wish their Mac and cheese was a bit creamier but I think they just prefer to bake it for a while. Overall, I love coming here with my family and sitting outside. They're located in the central part of CV so we love to stroll after our meals too. I heard they have live music every week so I'll definitely have to check that out. read more

Canyons Barbeque - BBQ spud + 3 meat combo - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We've been to Canyon's BBQ four times now, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious, the beer selection is great, and the service is always friendly. One of our favorite things is sitting outside and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. It's become one of our go-to spots in Castro Valley whenever we're craving good barbecue and a cold beer. Looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

This review is for their catering service! Ordered the Smokehouse Spread and Big Twenty for a birthday party at Kennedy park in Hayward. Easy online ordering system and food comes with plates, cutlery, serving utensils, moist towelettes and napkins. That makes for a super easy party! They provided great delivery service and called when they were on the way and then when they arrived at the park. They arrived early and had their own wagon for all the food. Super friendly and even made two trips to the car for all the food. EVERYONE complimented how delicious the food was and asked where I ordered from. I would definitely cater from them again!! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Yeah...no! Not for me.While not all that common in the Bay Area, there are definitely better BBQ spots around. I've been to Food trucks that had better BBQ than Canyons Barbeque. Good size venue with plenty of outdoor seating. Your typical BBQ joint with a decent amount of seating inside including a few Bar seats. Everything is just OK. I'd avoid this place if you are craving goof BBQ, unfortunately NOTHING was good for us here. We had a big group too, birthday celebration outside, we took over 5 tables outside! Nobody raved about the food...in fact some folks went to neighboring venues and picked up some other eats... #MediocreBBQ: 2 Meat COMBO: ~ BRISKET - 3/5 The best thing here, but still not all that good compared to other places, doesn't fall apart or melt in your mouth. ~ TRI TIP - 2/5 Um...very mediocre. Tough and chewy, we struggled to cut it with the knife provided. At least the flavor was decent. SIDES: ~ Beans - 2.5/5 Nope. Nothing special. The sauce is OK, a bit of a warm mouthfeel. ~ Mac & Cheese - 2/5 Edible, that's about it. I can make a much better Mac & Cheese. I had better store bought Mac & Cheese! ~ Garlic Bread - 2/5 Umm....this was just toasted bread. Couldn't taste the Garlic and barely had any butter. At least it was toasted. PASS... Only reason I haven't given this Canyons Barbeque a lower rating was for the healthy beverage selection and the interaction with the staff. Beer Selection on tap and cans is very healthy and they also have a Craft Soda machine. I wouldn't say you're missing out if you didn't come here... read more

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Service was quick & easy with a menu card & a menu board. Customer service is amazing with Jesse stopping by tables to ask how everything was. This kind hospitable gesture is not a lost art at Canyons BBQ. Order: Half Rack Rib Combo w/Coleslaw, Mac n'Cheese & Cornbread where the ribs are meaty & tender. Always a staple for me when I visit. The coleslaw had the perfect crunch of freshness & flavor that keeps me wanting more. Mac n'Cheese was cheesy & could have used more milk to make it not so dry, but it was nice & flavorful. The cornbread had a nice cornmeal texture & bc not a lot of sweetener was added, i really enjoyed it. Dessert: Cherry Pie ala mode is now my new favorite. The tart & fresh filling that wasn't overly sweet will be my go to dessert in the near future. Thanks Canyons BBQ & Jesse for providing wonderful BBQ & a memorable experience! read more

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This is the first good BBQ spot I've found in the Bay! My family of picky eaters all agreed that this was great food; my MIL and husband loved the brisket, I enjoyed the ribs. The vibe is very inviting; this seems to be a cool locals spot to hang out at. Indoor (including bar) and outdoor seating, and at the time of our visit live music on the outside patio. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. Silverware, sauces, and seasoning is all available for self service. Brisket 8/10 -- moist, well seasoned, well charred Ribs 7/10 -- delicious, but on the thin side; wish I had ordered more Mac n cheese 6/10 -- wished it was baked! Lacked flavor; I had to add pepper to enjoy it. Coleslaw 10/10 -- the best coleslaw I've had outside of my family recipe! YUM! Beans 7/10 -- Pinto beans! Wasn't what I was expecting, but they were good! My MIL already is asking to go back- this was a WIN! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Rib meal with Mac and Cheese and Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Canyons BBQ catered my dads Celebration of Life and they were amazing. The staff communicated with me throughout the 5 hours they were there and a member of the team even came a bit earlier to check out the space for set up. They were all very professional and took great care of our guests. The food was fabulous and bountiful. The ribs were tender, the brisket flavorful and tender. Plenty of beans, potato salad, and green salad. We also had the Caprese skewer appetizer and they were delicious. They truly had it all together and made it possible for me and my family to be worry free on this special day. read more

I love the bbq here - my normal order is the ribs and tri-tip. All the food is amazing and the meats are tender and flavorful. I always stock up on their spicy bbq sauce, and the Stubborn black cherry soda. Seriously, I come here every other week it seems. read more

It was just ok. I don't really understand the hype. Maybe i am biased because I've eaten such great BBq in the south. I mean the food was not even Luke warm and the sauces helped the meat more than it should have. The beans were really good . The potatoe salad ok. Just ok all around i need to give them another shot maybe I visited on a offday because they have so many satisfied patrons. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Tri tip, pulled pork and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This was my experience at canyons. Nice and clean as soon as you walk in. I dined in ,they have out outdoor seating as well. Cashier was helpful professional. I ordered 2 combos and 2 kid's meals . The burnt ends were my favorite. hot link, pork ribs, mac cheese, and garlic bread were great too. What Im not a fan of was brisket was a bit on the dry side and my fries were not crispy .You aren't doing the rest of your excellent food justice sending out limp fries. Overall I enjoyed my experience and will be back. read more

Yummm!! Haven't had authentic American BBQ in a while. Meats were all nicely smoked and the BBQ sauces were just right. Mac n Cheese was just right, potato salad was good and baked beans hit the spot. Brisket was my favorite....don't forget to get that. read more

Ordered the 2 meat meal combo and chose the brisket, tri-tip, mac n cheese and beans. Everything was just ok. Flavor of the brisket and tri tip were good but not amazing. The tri-tip was actually a bit salty for me. Both were chewy, not tender, and kind of dry and there were only 2 types of BBQ sauce and both were also ok. The Mac n cheese was bland and the beans were so-so. The garlic bread didn't seem to have much butter or garlic and just tastes like lightly oiled white bread. I liked the pickled cucumbers and onions. Probably won't be back unless I had to. The outdoor patio area was cool. read more

Canyons Barbeque - 2 meat combo: tri-tip, brisket, beans, Mac n cheese, garlic bread - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I just realized I never reviewed Canyons! I feel like it's been a long time since we've had reeeally good BBQ in this area, so I love that since Canyons opened, they have never been a miss! Every time we go, we always get brisket, pulled pork, and tri tip. Their meals come with 1 slice of garlic bread but we always get extra. I also LOVE the pickled red onions and jalapeños that come with every meal. *drool* The first time we went was in winter of 2023 and it was VERY popular - which meant their dining room was so cramped. Now that it's summer time again I'm excited because they have plenty of outdoor tables! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Brisket, extra garlic bread, tri tip, and pulled pork sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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