Got the pork and brisket which was delicious. Jayden was excellent helped us though the menu. Good ambiance as well!

Counter service, quick food. The pulled pork with swine wine and coleslaw was quite good, the brisket was fattier than I prefer. Beans were good, cukes and onions were very good. Sweet tea was marginally sweet, which I like, but if you like the near-syrup, you wont. Overall, I enjoyed it and would return! read more

City Barbeque - Pulled pork and brisket sandwich, baked beans, and cukes with onions. - Caterers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This is the the pulled pork in my 2-meat platter, the other meat was brisket and it was fine. But the pork was just a pile of mush - not a single strand of what you would consider pulled pork. Am I supposed to eat it with a spoon? read more

City Barbeque - pulled pork - Caterers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Our debate team came here for dinner. There was an excellent choice of meats. The line can sometimes get long to order but it goes by quick. Will have to come back next year again during the national debate tournament. read more

That was the worst bbq I've had in a long long time. I asked for moist wet brisket. It was like shoe leather. The ribs were cold and all sauced and nothing else. Could not taste any smoke on the sausage. I did go back and asked for wet brisket. The guy cut off some fat and put it on my plate. I asked the cashier what type of bbq is this place. Texas, North Carolina, Memphis. She said I don't know. City maybe. Should of been my first clue. I tossed it in the garbage and walked out. Pls train your people how to cut a brisket. This may have been an off day. But zero for me. The pop machine was almost all water and no soda coming out. read more

City Barbeque - I'm tossing all this in the garbage. It's unbelievable. Wow worst bbq I've had in a long time - Caterers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I'm the Executive Director of a Christmas non profit here in Lexington. We're in the midst of our delivery season which means long hours for our volunteers at the workshop. We feed our volunteers, and today our lunch spot unexpectedly canceled upon pickup. I called City BBQ and they graciously fed our hungry crew. It was plenty of food, utensils, plates etc. And absolutely fantastic. Businesses that support our community are the businesses that we need to be supporting. read more

Went to this location and was suprised at how wonderful TT treated me. She is a wonderful asset to your resturaunts.

this place used to be a 5 star, but no longer, but I will say the meat is still very good. But they used to have delicious hand cut fries (just a few weeks ago) that were very similar to those at 5 guys. They no longer serve those. I was just served very basic, Applebees level restaraunt fries, that are no where near the quality of what they used to serve. I will not be recommending this place anymore and likely not coming here anymore if they don't change this recipe back to their old fries, which was a great reason to come here as they complimented the meat well. Now they are simply basic tasting; an obvious cost cutting tactic, yet you still pay the same price for a far inferior side item. read more

Always a great meal! I always know what I am going to order without looking at the menu. I highly recommend the More Cowbell -- beef brisket, sautéed onions and peppers, provolone cheese and onion straws on a toasted texas toast bun. One bite and you will quickly discover why this sandwich has been voted as one of the best sandwiches in America! Get a side of crispy French fries and of course their always delicious corn pudding! read more

My husband and I waited in line for at least five minutes before anyone waited on us - there was nobody else in line at the City Barbeque on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington. While waiting, we even looked up the closest City Barbeque because no one even acknowledged us as we were waiting (e although there were employees close by). We should have followed our instinct because the brisket that we received was incredibly fatty and dry. It was so tough I couldn't even bite through it. As my husband said, it should have never been served - it should have been thrown in the trash. I only gave it one star because I had to in order to post this review. read more

When in Granite, visit this locals only spot. Good home cooked meals at low prices. You will feel part of the family.

I do not like to give a negative review to any business in Lexington. I am such a champion of our businesses, especially amid labor shortages and Covid economic recovery -- HOWEVER, as a Yelp Elite member and reviewer, I would NEVER give less than an honest review to those that count on Yelp to assist in their choices. That's because I also use Yelp to help make my decisions. So here is my experience this evening with this business. I have never in my life had worse barbecue. My husband even asked if I thought that maybe they saved the worst parts for their carry out orders. I don't know the answer to that but we ordered 25.00 in food plus tip and it was basically inedible. I kid you not... the brisket (which is usually one of my favs) was slimy, fatty, inedible ... I don't have one positive thing to say about it. It was terrible. I ate my baked beans and took a couple bites of the potato salad which is never anything to write home about - but what was supposed to be our dinner... we had to throw out completely. Makes me shudder thinking of how it looked even. I wasted 25.00 of our hard earned dollars tonight and will still have to cook because of this atrocity they sent to me. And sadly, this is not the first time... I should have learned my lesson. Sadly- no more City Barbecue for us until they can prove to me they can do MUCH better and be the restaurant and quality eats they used to be. read more

Really good and fresh. I love the coleslaw. I have never had a bad meal there. The employees are very friendly. read more

Pulled chicken was too salty, I couldn't eat it. Pulled pork however was delicious so I gave it three stars. Full rack of ribs too dry. Hardly any lines here compared to other BBQ places. read more

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This is one of my favorite barbecue places in Lexington. The staff is always friendly and always allows us to sample anything on the menu. I usually order the brisket when I go unless they run out, which is a real possibility. The restaurant has an app that will give you $5 off your first meal. My son and I ordered the sampler to share and we were both full with food to take home. We ordered the fries and baked beans as a side and they are always great. Only disappointing menu item is the macaroni and cheese. I would suggest they tweek the recipe because it's bland and tasteless. Overall, great experience and would recommend this place to everyone. read more

I tend to go to this City BBq more because it is located inside the circle, however I like the Richmond road location slightly better. It seems I have visited this location and I have taken issue with the quality of the iced tea. The tea machines have been crusty and covered in film which in turn causes the tea to taste odd. The BBQ is tasty. I love the bark on the brisket. And the swine wine is perfect for the pulled pork and the sliced turkey and the brisket and to dip your bread in... The fries are hand cut. The corn pudding is my favorite non-fry sides. Overall, I will be back. The tea situation concerns me but won't stop me from coming back. read more

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The Mother Load... if there is one meal in Lexington worth the money, it's The. Mother. Load. I mean, I've had practically everything at City Barbeque there is, and that's my go to order. $59.99 may seem like a big price tag, but it can literally feed at least five people. Honestly, I probably never would've taken the plunge to order it, but I won it on Facebook and I've ordered it several times since then. Six side of your choice, turkey, chicken, ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and my favorite, the sausage. Oh yeah, and Texas Toast and corn bread. My dad compares it to the Brazil grill, with so many meat options, and soooo much food to choose from. He's been to both Brazilian restaurants in Lexington and he prefers the Mother Load. And five people can eat on it for about the same price as you pay at the other two. Yes, I did compare BBQ to Brazilian. This is one of the two Lexington CB locations. I must admit, they're not a locally based company, but they were one of the first BBQ joints in Lexington, many of the other local ones came afterwards. This one came straight out of Kansas City, so the bar was set high. I think as with every BBQ joint, you have to know what you want and how to request any special preferences. For example, my husband prefers his brisket with no fat. He always requests for his to be without fat and they always fulfill his request. Some people prefer marbled or fattier brisket, so to each his own... they got it all. The sauce a condiment bar here is the best in Lexington. I'm a bit of a pickle freak, so maybe that's what does it for me. But they also have to-go container, so you can fill them up with pickles or sauces to go. read more

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Extremely small portions and overpriced, paid 75.00 for the family meal. The sides are supposed to be for six, each side order is maybe enough for one person. Taste is at bottom of list for bbq places. And colored greens were inedible due to much salt, meat was dry. Last time they get my money! read more

First time in, so the manager gave us a run down of the menu, recommended items, and checked back to make sure we enjoyed what we got. Relaxed atmosphere, great food, and good portions. We'll be back. read more

I came here yesterday and I was not impressed. I ordered two kids meals and the chicken was over cooked and I ordered a plat of pulled pork which was good but I ordered a pulled pork taco and there literally was hardly any meat at all in it. That's a lot of money to spend for the quality of what we got. I'm. It sure I would go back. I would have mentioned something to them right then but we got our lunch to go and didn't see it until we got home and the kids were so hungry they would have eaten anything. read more

Spotty service, spotty food. I am staying in town for a five week project. This is my fifth week here. I ordered City Barbeque once per week through DoorDash. Usually it's great, but tonight they didn't include barbecue sauce, and the pork was really dry. In addition, they don't always include plastic ware. It's like you are held hostage by the person bagging the order. read more

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I've ate here many times with several other people, we've never had a bad meal, disappointed before because they ran out of items, and they quit serving one of my favorites the vinegar slaw. Love the fries, potatoe salad, corn bread, all of it, just have no complaints . read more

The food at this location is about a 70/20 hit/miss proposition. As someone who's father used to own BBQ joints, I have spent many an hour fixing sides, cutting pork butts, cooking ribs, etc. I am not an expert by any means but have enough of a background to provide some informed criticism. My two big gripes are 1) freshness of the sides and 2) lack of proper trimming/cutting of the meats. On recent visits the sides have been extremely dry. The brunswick stew had 0 liquid...more of a thick paste. The rice in the red beans and rice was crunchy. The corn pudding was completely dried out. Easy fix: All were simply heated for too long. A little quality control from the kitchen staff and management oversight and this could easily be prevented. On last visit I took the stew back up and the manager agreed it should never have been sent out as dry as it was. As to the trimming and quality control of the meats, two visits ago my youngest ordered a pork sandwich. What came on her bun was a mix of big chunks of fat and burned pork (the equivalent of "burnt ends" when you specifically order your beef brisket that way). Again, the manager agreed it should not have sent out as-is and comped us a portion of our meal. And, this was not the first time this has occurred. As I mentioned, quality and the food here is good about 70% of the time. It's that other 30%, and how easily avoidable it is, that's frustrating. I'll continue to go as, when it's good, it's very good but I'll also continue to be vigilant and check my food at the counter before I take it to the table. read more

City Barbeque - Dried out Brunswick stew. Zero liquid. - Caterers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Excellent bbq! Ordered a City Sampler with Mac n cheese, fries, plus and extra side of hush puppies. It fed two with probably two servings of leftovers to take home. Absolutely delicious. Great environment, superb staff, sauces to die for. Thank you for great bbq! read more

We've been visiting City BBQ since it opened in this location and have never been disappointed; their brisket is heavenly, their portion sizes ample, and their menu selection more than adequate. If you've never tried their "More Cowbell" sandwich, put it on your bucket list. But probably the best part about City BBQ is the catering options & buying carryout bulk meats. We often order brisket or smoke turkey by the pound and freeze it, pulling it out on those nights when we don't feel like cooking. And if you cater a work lunch with all the fixings, expect some happy employees because everybody loves a good brisket and their mac & cheese will put you in a food coma. The only downside is the price, which can catch up with you if your eyes are bigger than your stomach like me, but at least you feel like you got your money's worth when it's all said and done. read more

Excellent barbecue and Sandra is the absolute best! Chicken Sandwich,greenbeans,macaroni and cheese and banana pudding. ‍ read more

City Barbeque - Caterers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

City Barbeque is good. Maybe not the best barbecue in the South, but pretty damn good, especially for a chain. The brisket is godly, the collard greens are probably the best I've ever had (there's like a whole serving of pulled pork in there), and all their other meats and sides I've tried are solid, too. The pickles are made in house and are a must for a nice meal accompaniment. I'm avoiding carbs right now and this place makes it really easy. read more

City Barbeque - Ribs, Brisket, Green Beans with Bacon, Collards with Pork - Caterers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

It's a BBQ joint, I know. But it's the fries that really do it for me. They're fresh cut, real french fries. The only criticism I can levy is that they're occasionally oversalted. (They seem to use sea salt.) Their pickles are good. You can try a whole slew of different sauces, as well. But let me save you some time: if you're looking for a safe bet, get the pulled pork and slather it with vinegar-based "swine wine.". It's the perfect combo. Now, wouldn't it be nice if there were some kind of pulled-pork-and-french-fries weight loss diet? C'est la vie. read more

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this place is by far my favorite place to eat in town. it gives me mass amounts of nostalgia from family barbecues in my childhood. the potato salad is exactly what I expect to eat when I order some potato salad. the Nashville hot sandwich is delicious, as well as the brisket sandwich. I also love ordering the fries with cheese and bacon. For dessert, the banana pudding is so good! service is always phenomenal and food comes really quick when they're not busy during the rush hours. i have become a recent regular here and can't recommend this place enough! read more

Location: plenty of parking , right off New circle, and easy to get in and out of. A+ Cleanliness: Give it an A for clear tables, neat dining area, and spotless bathrooms. Service: A again for such friendly service. Everyone was happy to be there and served you with a smile. Food: A- if you are looking for BBQ yes go here. They smoke their turkey for 4-6 hours and brisket for -14-16 you can't go wrong with either. If you still have room (which I didn't but still ate) try their Mac n cheese and banana pudding read more

My wife was craving bbq but often has allergic reactions to many "rubs" as they contain dried peppers she is allergic to. We always know we can count on City! We grabbed my 83 year old Mom and headed out and arrived on rib night!! Yum! I was VERY impressed watching a trainer correct a trainee who had not weighed my wife's turkey sandwich! She got a sandwich piled high and perfected! My brisket was on point and the sides were some of the best we've ever eaten. We normally have leftovers from eating out dinner... not tonight! We inhaled everything!! And we are LOVING the new sauce assortment! The Bourbon sauce is TO DIE FOR!!! Highly recommend! There is definitely something for everyone on the menu! read more

I am a self claiming BBQ expert. Not since 4 Rivers BBQ down in FL have I had such good BBQ. Tonight I had the City Sampler. Turkey , brisket, pulled pork, and sausage . Collards and green beans for sides. Outstanding meal . Everything perfect . read more

Wow, incredibly good Barbecue. Great sides. That peach cobbler was out of this world. I think i have found one of my new facorite restaurants !this read more

The employees of City BBQ off of Harrodsburg Rd in Lexington, KY are so beyond wonderful to work with! We had a resident meal that was picked up and tasted amazing even after driving to the office. We had a slight issue with payment but, they were reasonable and understanding; for which we are VERY thankful! The food was delicious and Ray, the manager, was wonderful to work with and explain the situation too. Will definitely be going back for dinners!!! read more

City Barbeque is a great bbq joint. They have meats are all great. It is hard to pick which one I want. I usually get a samplier platter. That way I get a few meat options and a side. Its really good way to try a few items at once each visit. The place has an odd layout but works out perfectly. It is always clean and tidy in the shop. I recommend them to anyone looking for a good bbq without the time to slow cook it themselves. read more

City has my favorite smoked turkey in town. Always thick and very moist. I rotate between the Smoked Turkey salad and the Smoked Turkey dinner with sides. They complicated my life this Fall though by introducing Brunswick Stew, which I absolutely love! It's advertised as being for a limited time only so I get it every time we go in case it's gone the next time. They have a lot of different sauce options at their sauce bar so you can decide what kind you want. I like the Sweet City and the new Apple best. Be sure to download the City BBQ app to earn rewards with every purchase. You earn a $5 certificate for every 100 points. It's 1 point per dollar but they also offer double points on Mondays. read more

Not sure I should tell this, but the ribs on Tuesday are $1.35 each ! So we hit them up on "rib-bone-Tuesday" At that price we ordered enough ribs to fill up and take a few home for the next day. Ribs were meaty and had good bbq smokey flavor, We added two sides, and today we chose were fries, - one order enough for two hungry people, and greens, also a favorite. read more

Great food and service! We would definitely return to this location. The corn casserole and brisket was yummy!

I've been looking for a good BBq place in Lexington, and thought I'd found it here. I had gotten the brisket sandwich and sides and it was very good! WOuld have given it 5 stars. So, on my return trip I called and placed a curbside order. Called an hour ahead. Used there app to let them know when I was on my way. Got there a little early, and notified them of my arrival via the app. And waited, And waited, And went inside to see if the order was there. Nope, it would be right out. And waited. And called. And told it would be right out. And waited. And left. Advice to the management-if you don't want to serve curbside, don't offer it. Now I am once again in search of good BBQ in lexinton. read more

I tried this place for the first time today after hearing a lot of great reviews from friends. DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I ordered takeout through the app and they got my order exactly correct. Not only was the food some of the best pulled pork I've ever had, they also gave me huge portions. they also have a lot of different sauces to choose from which I loved. I got like 3 different kinds and all of them were yummy with the sandwich. Wonderful deal and delicious food! read more