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    C&B Barbecue

    4.4 (39 reviews)
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    been on the hunt for good bbq in cobb county so i decided to give this spot a chance. i got the 2 meat 2 side combo plate. brisket & ribs along with mac and cheese and the baked beans..the sides are amazing the mac has a nice seasoned cheesy flavor and the beans has that nice smoked flavor along with brisket inside the beans. the ribs however did not taste like barbecue no barbecue flavor they are tender and seasoned just not smoked or grilled. the brisket is pretty much the same no smokey barbecue taste. service was great and the atmosphere is great as well pictures and articles tells a lot about there history

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    New name same great food a must when im in the Smyrna area. Save a appetite plates are packed with favorable BBQ and get a lemonade!

    I'm going to give a straight forward review. The ribs lack smokiness, seasoning and were tough. The sauce is good. The mac looks/tastes like it was made by a fifthgrade boy. The greens don't taste traditional. No smokey meat flavor no vinegar. They just not right. The brisket is just some cooked and chopped up beef. No flavor. It doesn't even smell like real BBQ when you walk in. The sausage and bologna is really just warmed up and given to you. No grill marks. Soggy. The cornbread seems to be jiffy and under cooked. If you know GOOD bbq, you will be disappointed. Just got to Fox Brothers

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    3 months ago

    This restaurant has been closed for a several months now.The food was good when they were opened. Family owned.

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    8 months ago

    This place is SO GOOD. New go-to BBQ spot in Smyrna. Licked our plates clean lol. Will definitely be back

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    5 months ago

    The food is amazing. I love it. I come here at least twice a week. I recommend cousin brothers to everybody.

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    6 months ago

    Best barbecue I've had in my life 10/10, would definitely recommend. The customer service was amazing, nice atmosphere.

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    Great food for slightly less money than fast food. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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    Great food and the owner Mike is awesome!! Their smoked salmon is amazing and their menu has tons of options!!

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    Food is AMAZING!! Try everything! Seriously, I've never eaten anything I don't love!!

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    Brisket Chili
    Brisket Chili
    Pork plate with collards and brisket chili. Crackers already added!

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    BBq Beans and Mac and cheese- very good
    BBq Beans and Mac and cheese- very good
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    Counter/cash register
    Fried Pork Chop, Lima Beans, 3 Cheese Mac and Cream and Honey Glazed Cornbread
    Fried Pork Chop, Lima Beans, 3 Cheese Mac and Cream and Honey Glazed Cornbread
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