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    Community Q BBQ

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, American
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Amanda C.

    Been wanting to take my husband here so we could try the brisket. It was AMAZING. So tender and not dry at all, best brisket we have ever had. Community Q has solidified for us our go-to bbq spot we will be recommending to all our friends and family. Friendly and quick service too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Get the collards and mac - those are our fave sides!

    Mild Smoked Sausage 10\10
    Valarie H.

    Baby let me tell you something ! This food was fire! One of my suppliers picked it up for us. When it tell you it was hands down the best BBQ I have ever eaten! Everyone had brisket that was cooked to perfection. I had the smoked chicken salad sandwich withe pecans and grapes absurdly good and huge. Sides fresh cut fries sweet potatoes and kale -fire Mac and cheese wont tell the secret mist get Brunswick stew spicy and hearty the absolute best collards great. So dessert wast the blueberry bread pudding brought tears to my eyes the best I ever had.

    Rib Combo
    Diamond R.

    First time trying Community BBQ, ribs were really good I'll def go again. Food came out really good and fast.

    Sliced Beef Brisket Sandwich
    Kike F.

    Nice Bbq restaurant, meet was hot and flavorful, bread was toasted perfection, bbq sauce is one of the best in town, fast service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice ambience music inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], very recommended

    Macaroni and cheese, to go.
    Natasha J.

    This is our go-to BBQ spot and have been countless times. Whether you're dining in or getting your order to go, the food is always delicious. And they always get the order right. The ribs are perfectly cooked and not too fatty. The macaroni and cheese is probably one of the best I've ever had and highly recommend trying it. Every serving has a little of the baked cheese on top! The brisket sandwich is a pretty big serving (served with bbq sauce on the side) and I usually always have leftovers. The collard greens and banana pudding are also excellent. We've always receive great service here too. We usually go in and get our order to-go, and we've never waited for more than 5 min for our food. The wait can be a little longer if you're dining in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is decorated with old sports team banners and flags, and lots of pig decorations and drawings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms could use a little more attention but they aren't the dirtiest I've seen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of free parking in the large lot outside of the building (shared with a few other restaurants).

    Hours, closed Monday and Tuesday
    Janet W.

    Dinner date night pivot with Hsu and when we could not find free parking at another restaurant in downtown Decatur. So it had been a while since we had barbecue and parking was plentiful on a Friday evening! My hand and I shared a full rack of St Louis earrings which were fantastic! I remember ordering them once in advance for a Super Bowl party but think I did not really get to enjoy a lot that time. I tried the vinegar based sauce in the yellow container at our table which I liked. My husband used the thicker bbq sauce in the red containers. We demolished the ribs and none were leftover. I had the Mac and cheese because it is my favorite in the city. My husband had blacke eyed peas. I also ordered banana pudding for dessert which is always a winner in my book! Staff was friendly and even offered to cut the full rack by the bone for easy dine in enjoyment! I should remember to come here more often since my husband loves bbq and Community bbq does it mighty fine!

    Rob sandwich with smoked sausage, RED potato salad and baked beans

    **BLACK PERSON REVIEW** My husband and I were at the DeKalb Farmers Market and decided to try out some BBQ places over here. We settled on Community Q and honestly, we didn't make a bad decision. Let's run it down: We both got the same thing: Rib sandwich with sausage and potato salad but I got an order of the baked beans with mine (pictured). Sausage: phenomenal. No, really. It was firm and flavorful and crusty and had a firm bite. I could have stopped there. Bread: toasted well. Crusty but not burned on one side and soft on the other just the way I like it Ribs: fantastic. Smokey, flavorful. I judge ribs on whether or not I need sauce or extra sauce. 4 out of 5. No extra sauce needed. The sauce they come with is plenty. Tangy and thick. Clings to the meat. Doesn't overpower the meat. If the sausage is the star the ribs are best supporting actor Potato salad: I hate it when places don't tell us the potato salad is red potato salad. That's a different flavor profile and important to know ahead of time. It's not my preference. I also prefer a thicker potato salad - ice cream scoop-able. This was loose. The big chunks of potatoes and boiled eggs were a big plus. No salad cubes or relish though so it wasn't sweet enough. Baked beans:. They were way too sweet which I didn't enjoy.. They added rosemary which enjoyed. They were a bit too firm with some of the brand not being cooked though which told me that they at least weren't doctored canned brands. Go for the meats. Experiment with the sides.

    My granddaughter Loves playing with the pig and this is a new one.
    Mary W.

    Always a great experience. Mr. May knows use as regular diners and we always get a warm reception. I regularly use Community Q for catering to my workplace. Food is always delicious and well received by our cu

    Sliced brisket
    Daniel M.

    You know it always pays to listen to your elders. Last week I was walking past going to a nearby restaurant. However I saw this spot and decided to stop and read their menu. Now as I'm doing so a little elderly man is approaching the door. He says if you never eaten here it's some of the best. Well today I came back. First as you enter the restaurant, I enjoying the smokey BBQ smell through out the restaurant. I walked up to the counter and placed my order. The service was quick fast and simple.I settled on the slice brisket and chose 2 sides collard greens and Brunswick stew. I took a seat.The food soon arrived. From my first bites of the collard greens and Brunswick stew ,I was hooked. The collard were full of flavor. The Brunswick stew seemed to be just a tomato based corn mixture. However I found it quite pleasing. The brisket was spot on. The texture was moist,not greasy and very well flavored. Now I will admit. The first time I discovered this place I was turned off by the price. However I'm glad I didn't let that stop me. Yes I payed $27 for a meat 2 sides and a drink. But let me tell you it was well worth every bit of that price.

    Sliced Beef Brisket Sandwich

    Food was soooooo dry and had no flavor. I was salivating for some brisket today so I found this place. I ordered a brisket sandwich and almost choked trying to eat it. I couldn't get through the first two bites because of how dry it was, I added bbq sauce and it still didn't help. I told the server that it was dry and was asked if I wanted to box it up or have it taken away. I left it and walked out. Horrible experience. Looking for some good brisket near decatur because this wasn't it.

    pulled pork sandwich and fries
    Lili J.

    I've passed by this place quite a few times and finally decided to check it out. I ordered a classic pulled pork sandwich and fries, which is a staple for BBQ restaurants. It had a ton of pork, but the pork wasn't flavorful at all, which is weird because I smelled like smoke walking out of the place, but none of the smoke flavor was in the pork. We got a couple of different items and no one was really that impressed by anything. The fries were good and had a nice seasoning, but they weren't really that crispy. I honestly probably won't go back because there are a lot of BBQ restaurants around that I feel are a lot more flavorful.

    Ribs and Brisket Brunswick stew and mac and cheese

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    Best BBQ in Atlanta. Best mac n cheese in Atlanta. Awesome location, awesome ownership/leadership, also great for catering! A gem for sure.

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    The staff is friendly. The food is incredible. Best Mac and Cheese I've had. When I want barbecue. This is where I go.

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    Great food and friendly staff. Only complaint is that ribs are sometimes dry and over cooked.

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    The BBQ here is amazing. Best I've had here in Atlanta. Service is always above average and everyone is friendly.

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    4 years ago

    So good. This is some of the best BBQ in Atlanta. Be sure to get there early though (especially on the weekend). They sell out quickly!

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    To me, this is THE best bbq restaurant in Atlanta! Best collards, Mac n' cheese and pulled pork I've ever had! Yuuummmmmm!

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    Very good bar b q . One of the better in georgia . Family run with good customer services . I will definitely recommend

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    Best Brisket ANYWHERE! I was routed to Buc Kees! No comparison!!! Community Q BBQ hands down is the best ever!!!

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    (206 reviews)
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    Ugh, they are closed for the time being. The building they are in did not renew their lease…read more Stupidity! Tried this place out for the first time a few weeks ago. It's adjacent to a parking deck and small. Very cozy, though! The menu is simple and it was a one-man show that day (other staff had left due to closing). LOVED IT! The coleslaw was really good and the Sammie was probably one of the freshest I've had. We had to wait a bit due to it being just him but worth the wait. I did the hot chick ... yeah, I can get away with saying that ... and it was huge, overflowing, tender and fresh. This is a SOLID spot. I was told they'd be re-opening nearby and I hope that's the case. They were BUSY as well so it's clearly not a customer issue. Check them out when they re-open. Simple and amazing!

    The sweet potato fries ALONE... Makes this 5 stars. Ok... Sweet potato fries AND the comeback…read moresauce. Mmm... And the ATL chick. Ok listen, this spot is in the cut wedged between Bank of America and the back of Cornerstone Bank. It has about 7 booths and 4 tables (mostly 2 tops). Customer service is warm and friendly, it always feels like you've known the guys working for years. Now the food...O.M.G. My favorite is the ATL chick which is juicy fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce and... ANNNND... lemon pepper. Cmon. We're in ATL. What other way is there?! Then it has ranch drizzled on top and dressed how you want... lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle. Even the bread is yummy. The sweet potato fries are crispy and airy and go great with the comeback sauce which is whatever smoky heavenly concoction they came up with as a sauce. Listen if you're in downtown Decatur... Do yourself a favor and get here! There is street parking available and you can pay by app or at the meter. It's about $2 for an hour. They also serve salads, other sandwiches, and breakfast. Small collection of beer, wine, and cocktails.

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    Nice stone walkway and greenery
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    Fat Matt's Rib Shack

    4.1
    (2.6k reviews)
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    My friends and I came here for a week day dinner. You order first and then you find seats. The…read moreseats are first come first serve. It can get packed later at night so I recommend coming earlier in the evening. The inside was pretty cozy but there are seats outside as well. Soon after we sat down, there was a live performer that played guitar and sang songs, she was so good! For the food, the ribs were delicious. The ribs fell right off the bone. 1/2 slab of ribs were more than enough for a meal. The rum baked beans and the collard greens were my personal favorite sides. This is a great neighborhood bbq place and I would def come back again!

    This review is for delivery ordered via their website and fulfilled by DoorDash…read more In a word: underwhelming. Quarter Chicken: fine, I guess. Tender but lacking in flavor. If there was a rub, it was subtle to the point of being almost untasteable. Quarter rack of Ribs: poor. Meaty, but far too tough, definitely not fall off the bone. Again lacking in flavor, and burnt in spots. Side of Mac n Cheese: easily the start of the show. Very flavorful, baked and not swimming in cheese sauce, possible notes of ritz crackers detected. I'd have eaten a main course sized portion, and imagine it could mix well with pulled pork or chopped brisket, should Matt's ever consider expanding their repertoire of meats. Side of potato salad: also very solid. Simple but nicely flavored, just creamy enough. Side of collards: fine but unremarkable. Bbq sauce: decent-ish, more tangy than sweet. Very thick. Packaging : Matt's really could improve here. The ribs and chicken, piled together between two slices of white bread, was wrapped in white paper which was in turn stuffed into a paper bag with the containers of sides. This was messy- yes, bbq is by nature a messy undertaking, but a clamshell container would've made the whole fiasco a lot easier to deal with. A fork and spoon were included, no knife... and no napkins. Really? For a paper wrapped oversauced pile of meat... not even a single napkin? I honestly would've been fine paying an extra buck or so for some better packaging and, IDK, maybe a wetnap. Overall, this bbq lover was unimpressed. Perhaps the rave reviews made my expectations too high. I've honestly had better bbq at multiple places in my relative bbq desert hometown of Boston. I was hoping for a real treat during my business trip to Atlanta; instead, I'm yearning for the joint near my suburban New England home...

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