Great BBQ! The pulled pork and sausage were to die for, the BBQ sauce was really excellent and the sides were very good! It reminds me a lot of Dickey's BBQ chain but it's so much better. Wish there was one in my neck of the woods. read more

City Barbeque - Pulled Pork and Sausage Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

There is a place in Cleveland called Ohio City Bar-B-Q which has been there before City opened and is much better. Meat is tough and sauce is bland. read more

OK...I am giving this place 5 stars re: food only. I feel the seating area is too cramped and "never quite wiped down enough to really feel clean". I am an admitted germaphobe tho. I would knock it down to 4 stars for the entire dinning experience. The meat in this place is to die for! Always with such a great smoke flavor! Love it! If I had known how much I loved smoked meats, I would have married a pit master! The brisket and the ribs are by far my favorite! Tender and juicy are the operative words to describe this meat. Fall off the bone rib meat. Great smoke ring on the brisket. My mouth is watering just typing this. I'm glad they have a great clientele, but it pisses me off when I go there after 7pm and they are out of things! I get it tho-they cook just enough for the day. There sides are certainly worth getting. When we go to the Jazz and Rib Fest, we don't even bother with sides because they are so ordinary and blah. This place has the best hand cut fries. When I am hankering "fair fries", I go there. When I want hush puppies, I go there. When I want collard green, I go there. Their slaw is unique-not your run of the mill sloppy mayo or sour cream based style. It is more of a vinaigrette style. Try it for something different, and I would assume, less calories. I had them cater quite a bit of my husband's 50th birthday party. They did not disappoint on the quality of the food. As you can imagine, it is stressful to rely on someone to provide the food on time. City BBQ followed my directions for time and place to drop off to a tee! The ease of ordering was outstanding-the manager was helpful as well as reassuring. Hope you enjoy this place as much as my husband and I do!! Yummy!! read more

This is my favorite place for BBQ ribs. As a matter of fact I always order the Mother load. This comes with 5 types of meat and you can order 6 sides of your choice. Come with cornbread and Texas toast. Totally awesome and I get all my favorite side such as greens, potatoes salad, baked beans corn pudding and so much more. I never liked brisket till I ate theirs um um great. My whole family eats off this meal and we are totally full. No room for the chocolate cat so we save that for a snack. I would recommend City BBQ to anyone who would listen. read more

I came here last night and they gave us Texas toast and peach cobbler on the house with our order. I have no idea why but best dinner ever! The peach cobbler is another item I have to add to my OMG SO GOOD list. Delicious, warm gooeyness. read more

City Barbeque - Family pack - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is great. Thanks yelp for letting me find this barbecue gem. The best Mac and Cheese I've had, hands down. I ordered the pick two. Beef brisket(amazing), and chicken fingers(wow). The place looks clean and service was great. The girls were very friendly. I like the whole look of the place. I love how they use a tool box for the condiments. Creative. I would come back if I'm in area. Oh yeah, corn bread, love it. Hahahaha. I don't think I ever used the "L" word this much. I'm either really hungry or this place was Lovely. read more

City Barbeque - Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We had ordered in for an office lunch and City Barbeque was on the menu this particular day. It was pretty solid BBQ. I had the brisket with their original sauce, the potato salad, the green beans, the corn bread pudding, the banana wafer pudding and the peach cobbler. I swear I'm not a total fatty so I only had a little of each but the brisket was killer!!! The corn bread pudding, highly highly addictive!!! And the potato salad was on point too. The whole shebang was the jam and they even sent along FRESHLY made whipped cream for the cobbler. I'd highly recommend this place for your local barbeque joint and for an office lunch I was totally impressed with the food! read more

Always delish...I prefer the beef brisket, corn casserole, and baked beans. Consistently excellent and the only place I'll eat BBQ...everywhere else I've tried is too fatty! Don't forget the sweet tea! I mix half and half but it's a must to go with the meal! Definitely a fan. read more

Ordered online for delivery. When it came, it was the wrong order. Called the restaurant (Henderson Rd.) and was on hold for 20 minutes. Called back, and they had no record of my order??? How does this happen. I got text messages and emails confirming the order. My credit card was charged. They couldn't help me. I have liked their food, but this customer service experience will make me think twice about a future order. This is management. Or a lack of. Update: this was NOT City BBQ's fault I have learned. It was Google's , who somehow hijacked the order and even delivered it. They screwed this up, but I wasn't using Google to order, so be careful when placing orders online that Google doesn't get involved. Sorry City BBQ, I thought it was you. read more

Awesome lemonade! The meat is always fantastic and the selection of sauces (Original, Sweet City, Brush Fire, Mustard and Carolina) is sure to please! Our 5 year old loves the Mac & Cheese kids plate! The sandwiches are shareable at 1/2 pound each. A plethora of side dishes and deserts rounds out the perfect meal or carry out order perfect for a party. read more

I've never dined in, but can attest to their take-out option. I placed an order, was was told that my order would be ready in 20 minutes. So I arrived at City BBQ at that time, and was able to walk straight up to a separate line, pay for my order, and then carry it out. The other line was the regular ordering line, and it was busy busy busy with the line out the door. The delicious BBQ smell did taunt me during the entire car ride home though! The food is pretty good as well. I was disappointed by the ribs though, which I have gotten twice before and both times were very dry. The brisket, however, was excellently done and had great flavor. The BBQ sauces were also good, particularly the spicy one. I sides were alright -- fries, corn bread, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, baked beans. I've also had their dessert cobbler which is fairly good. Overall, a pretty good BBQ place in Columbus! read more

I love the meats here so much. They are truly a master of their craft. The prices are reasonable and the portions are great. Plus, they do curbside pickup! Would highly recommend for anyone craving some delicious barbecue. read more

After my terrible customer service experience Rachel reached out to me to see what she could do to make up for my experience. I told her I wasn't expecting anything and just her taking the time to reach out to me was enough to get me go back to this location and give them another chance. When I went back a few days ago customer service was 100% better! I will be visiting again. And, as always, the food was great! read more

We come here often because the food and service are consistently great! Highly recommend the food at this location!

Great food, nice variety of sodas and delicious banana puddings. I like their food and I've always liked their catering. :-)

Having tried several City BBQ locations in the chain (in several states) I've learned the they tend to be consistent in dishing up quality BBQ at an affordable price. We dove into this location after an Ohio State football game and weren't the only fans with that idea, proof that this is a staple when it comes to Columbus BBQ, even though there isn't much stiff competition, unless you consider Smokey Bones. Whether choosing the pulled pork or turkey you can't go wrong here. Not only does the meat come with great taste, they aren't shy about loading your plate or sandwich. You can expect to leave full and satisfied with friends, solo or a family outing. All the meats are solid here, as are the sides, which all are homemade and compliment the meats well. read more

City Barbeque - Half turkey and pulled pork with sides - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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If you are craving smokey meats then this is the best place to get it. It's a bit pricy but worth it if you are craving something specific. Full slab of ribs and brisket is really good. And the corn bread pudding is the best! read more

Poor customer service! Literally spent over 20 minutes in line waiting for an order. The staff failed Acknowledge me and another gentleman whom worked as a courier. The two women waiting of the customers offered one woman a free dessert for her long wait. The rest of us in like were ignored! I sure won't be going to this location again. I also don't like the idea of orders just sitting out on a table waiting to be picked up. Seems like a food safety issue. I surely wouldn't want to deliver for that company. read more

This city Barbeque location is the best one! They off the best quality food, cooked with the best quality ingredients, paired with the best customer service out of any location. I am pleased to say that I have been coming to this location for a long time and won't hesitate to return! Thank you city Barbeque for making my lunch and dinner special! read more

The best delivery I've had in a long time! So much flavor and yumminess! Recommend the lolo pull pork,green beans, and French fries!

Always good. Take out always ready on time. Pulled pork is my go to for impromptu gatherings

City BBQ is one of the best things about Columbus. If you like all things low and slow, come here and get fast and friendly service with some of the greatest BBQ in the city of Columbus. The beef and pork brisket is top notch, the sausage is smokingly sensational, the ribs are ridiculous, and the chicken is scrumptious. For sides I love the green beans, baked beans, and fresh cut fries. Hard to argue against their peach cobbler. Depending on the time of year they offer a really good gumbo, tremendous turkey, and during lent you cant do wrong with the catfish. Their salads are huge. While not for me family and friends love their cucumber and leaks; potato salad, cole slaw, and banana pudding. I think the grean beans are the best i ever had. Always get their lemonade. They don't put on sauce, you have 4-5 choices. I am a fan of the sweet and brushfire. The restaraunt, bathrooms, and parking lot are always clean; the service is consistently great; and the food is fabulous. Everyone takes pride in their product and their jobs. Great value. Highly recomended to all. Today I called ahead for carry out and got the pig up and go party pack with beef and pork, green beans and baked beans as well as a whole chicken to leave in the fridge for later. One word is needed to describe.... PERFECTION. Unfortunately I could never make that on my own, I can only buy it at City BBQ. Made me the hit of the tailgate party and they had two grills and a table full of food. Depending on the time of day or time of year they can get very, very busy. You can call your order in for dine in or carry out. With a seperate line for call ahead orders you can cut your time by 90% with proper planning. read more

I stopped for ribs and brisket, it was absolutely the worst thing i have ever bough ,i couldnt even eat it ,paid over 30 dollers for a bunch of fat read more

Food is always good. Seating is awful tho during covid. I recommend the chicken breast sandwich with skin on ,mac and cheese plus potatoe salad read more

I like B&K Smokehouse on Main St. Great service and price for what you get. The mac and cheese side that comes w combo is rather small, so may need to bump up to larger size. Keith (the K of B&K) is efficient, friendly and patient. Brisket is great and I hear people come from distances to get their ribs. They have fire going to Q all their stuff just behind the place in the alley. Really a take out place, but I have eaten in w/o problem. Keith ALWAYS checks the order before you leave store to assure everything is correct. Good job guys!! read more

Went for lunch. Got brisket sandwich. Nothing but fat... 2nd Time at a different location this has been the case. Won't go back again. read more

Tracey goes above and beyond and the order is always correct and the food is yummy :p

Food is acceptable. Customer service is the worse I've ever experienced. Placed an order to be delivered to my downtown office to celebrate all of my staff being in the office together for the first time since being assigned to work from home at the start of the pandemic. Provided the name of the building, the address and stated I would meet the delivery person in the lobby at 11:45AM. As I stood in the lobby I received a text stating the delivery had been made, except I saw nor had any food. Called the Stygler store from where the order had been sent and spoke to several staff who have obviously never been introduced to the concept of customer service. One suggested I place a new order and pick it up or have it delivered, delivered at the next available slot of 1:50PM. Another Einstein suggested I call the Door Dash driver to find out where the food had been delivered and go pick it up as if I, as the customer, should manage its subcontractor. I received a call about an hour later from the same giggling Einstein who told me the order had been delivered to an OSU hospital 2.5 miles north of downtown Columbus. My staff and I went into a 2.5 hour meeting having had no lunch because of the complete incompetence of City BBQ and Door Dash. Thank you City BBQ for ruining my staff's reunion. Thank you Door Dash for hiring drivers far too stupid to use the GPS function on her smart phone to obtain proper directions. To rub salt into the wound, City BBQ then called several times to get my credit card information to refund the cost of the food only and offer a pathetically weak "I sorry," instead of simply writing a check and sending it to me at my office or home. Did I mention how piss poor City BBQ customer service skills are? Not to worry City BBQ. I closed my account, so your staff never have to bother serving me again. Ambiance? LOSERVILLE. read more

I have traveled all over the states I tried many different barbecue places. I would have to say city barbecue stands out as the clear winner of the best barbecue place to go to in the nation! I had moved to Florida for a while and missed them very much. Now that I'm back in Ohio, so I get to go again! read more

The order taker listened to our food interests and suggested a meat combo and sides for two that was perfect! Another person answered several questions about the plethora of sauces. After testing them all, his recommendations ended up being spot on! Overall the food was very good and the experience was terrific! read more

I love City Barbeque, delicious pulled pork and beef brisket. Variety of sides which are all delicious. Nice drink selection. Banana Pudding is always good if you want to splurge. Casual, fun place to eat in or get take out. read more

Besides being 10 min. late, they showed up without paper plates and utinsels. I called and the person who anwered said "I get off in 9 minutes and I can't do anything about this." I asked her to leave a message for the manager to call me, and he never did. We had to rush out to the grocery store to get plates and utinsels which made us late. This was following my brothers funeral. Not good. The food was good but cold by the time we got to eat. read more

I'm a city boy from Northern Ohio that married a girl from a small town in mid-North Central Missouri. She is particular about many things involving food, and the opinion is both loud as it is certain. Like an unshakable mountain. I tend not to make the mistake of disagreeing with her whenever possible. When she craves BBQ, she says that there's only one spot in the entire city that satisfies her hunger appropriately, and that is City Barbeque. I think it's a combination really of the food AND the Sweet Tea (which since my marriage 12 years ago I have increased my consumption of tenfold as a consequence) and the food, but I digress... In regards to measurable palate expertise in all meats slowly cooked I am but a humble novice. She is the master. The maestro. The maestra, if you will. And she says it's good. To me, it stands out with the right flavor notes, the right amount of heat depending on the sauce you pair with, and the sides are absolutely great. I don't know what it is about me and BBQ places and their side dishes, but I irrevocably enjoy them more than the smoked meats themselves and this is no exception. The corn pudding is exceptional and I could eat that by the bucketload. The mac and cheese isn't half bad either. The price...is acceptable. I think it's high. She says you gotta pay for good brisket or smoked turkey. Who am I to argue? read more

I did not get the entire order (missing brisket sandwich, only received the side of corn pudding) and it was still stapled shut from their store. I contacted the store and they did not responding on the line they set up for more than 10 minutes. When I did get through, the manager told me it is the delivery service's problem, despite the fact that they sealed the bag so that it would not be checked. Did not even apologize for the mistake that the restaurant clearly made. This was the second time ordering from them and the second time they screwed up an order without taking responsibility. I will not be ordering from them again. read more

If this review was just for my meal, I'll give a lesser rating. However, my boyfriend really really likes this location and I'll take that into consideration. This was the first time I allowed my boyfriend to pick out our dinner restaurant. LOL. He immediately said city barbecue because he's been there before and it's been amazing to him. So, we order a sampler which comes with several different things and two sides. The sides were small, insanely small. The ribs were OK but they definitely don't taste like they're barbecued. I don't think anything was really barbecued. It just has barbecue sauce on it. The baked beans were amazing though I only received a little bit of them. My chicken, I don't think, was cooked all the way through and I ended up getting about $10 refunded because of that. Overall, I think I may be more inclined to revisit with the expectation that this isn't real barbecue can I'd also check my food. read more

I love barbecue so the smell of this place told me immediately we would not be let down. Great selection of meats, sides and of course the teas that many individuals crave. Our family ordered a sampler for four people and it was plenty of food for all of us. I really enjoyed the brisket and the ribs. Hush puppies were a treat! The mac and cheese was good, but not rock my socks. We'll be back! read more

I want to start by saying over the last month or so I have encountered some of the worst customer service in my life at other fast food places and even expensive sit down restaurants... I almost got to the point where going out to eat anywhere was miserable. This location gave me faith again that there are still good people in the world that are able to work in a customer service position. As a fast food manager for three years I think the service is just as important as the quality of the food. The employee at the register was very complimentary, and the gentleman who I think was a manger absolutely made my day. The service was fast, the food was delicious as always, and if ever there is any small issue, it is fixed immediately with a smile on their faces. If you're not sure where to go for your meal... Choose this location!! :) read more

We ordered carry out tonight. The ribs were really good but the chicken tenders were terribly over-cooked, tough and inedible. Very disappointed. read more

City Barbeque - City Barbecue chicken fingers. - Barbeque Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love City Barbeque. Not only do they have some of the best chopped brisket on the known universe, they're also staffed by some of the best employees I've had the pleasure of interacting with. Ash, Alicia and Jen all were amazingly helpful during my visit. All three were friendly and attentive, making sure I had everything I needed as well as making suggestions for making my visit even better. I walked out of the City Barbeque on JM Keyes morning n the University section of Charlotte, feeling like I was the most important customer in the store. I will DEFINITELY be back for some more great 'cue read more

A lot of BBQ snobs will try and tell you that City Barbeque isn't the real deal. They're dead wrong. While the local chain (six locations -- Upper Arlington, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Polaris, Westerville, Powell) doesn't stick to a particular regional style of 'Q, it does dabble in them all quite nicely. Texas gets a considerable corner of the menu with low-and-slow beef brisket and smoked sausage. Memphis/Kansas City represent with pork ribs and a tangy-sweet sauce. North Carolina style pops with pulled pork and a vinegar-based sauce. The sides are plenty authentic as well -- fresh-cut fries, coleslaw, greens, mac & cheese, corn bread and more. Sweet tea and banana pudding round out the perfect meal. For being in a city that isn't known for its BBQ, City Barbeque is a great find. Great take out as well. read more