The food was good, but man this place was expensive. Most BBQ places I've been to give you TONS of food and sides. For $35 this was all we got. We ended up splitting this and then leaving and getting twice the amount of meat and food for less at Texas Roadhouse. lol. The BBQ was good though! But I wouldn't recommend it due to the price. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Not enough food. Good, but so expensive. - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

It's really delicious barbecue. The pulled pork was delicious as was the brisket. I don't order brisket outside of Texas where we used to live but my son talked me into it. It was juicy and tender. Loved all the sauces. I asked for a Cole slaw, a potato salad and a beans, but got two potato salads, but it was like no other potato salad I had ever had so it was all good. Made with Parmesan and dill with roasted red potatoes. Very nice and different. Ate outside with the dog in the stroller and they had a nice breeze with fans moving the air. I do find the sides a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for I suppose. Would definitely return to try everything I witnessed on other diner's plates . Delicious barbecue. I don't think I have ever said that in Florida. Add some fried okra and you would have me for life! read more

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Pros: This is the best barbecue in Central Florida. All the brisket I've ever had here is juicy and flavorful. Even the turkey isn't try. I've never not had dry turkey at a barbecue place. Amazing sides, smashy potato salad, beans with lots of good veggies, cheesey mac & cheese, just perfect. The meat platters they offer have three meats, and can include ribs. That's rare nowadays. Big fan. They have a lot of good rotating specials, like the Trinity Mac & Cheese we had last year for 4th of July. Cons: N/A Tips: Come here now, and come here often. Every meat is good. Every side is good. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Crydermans is the best barbecue in Central Florida. That is a stone cold fact. I know there's pretty big competition around, but I firmly believe that that competitor has officially gotten too big for its britches and the quality has suffered. I'm not saying that it's not still delicious. I'm saying that Crydermans is better. I've been enjoying Crydermans in Cocoa Village for a while now, and they recently opened up a 2nd location in Melbourne. So, the 4th of July came around and I was off work so I had to come check it out. So I take the doors off the Bronco and cruise down the A1A. I decide to split a big platter. Brisket, pulled pork, turkey. With potato salad and barbecue beans. And I get an extra side of their special that day, the Texas Trinity Mac 'n' Cheese; basically mac 'n' cheese with brisket and pulled pork and bacon mixed in with it. I actually got their very last serving of the day. So lucky! Let's dissect both aspects of the meal. First, the meat. Brisket, banging, juicy, fatty, wow. Not dry at all. And the dude gave me a little bit more than the .25 pounds he was supposed to. Score. The pulled pork was not juicy, but it was not dry. It was what I like to call, accepting of sauce. And boy, does Crydermans have good sauces. My favorite being the Carolina based one. Delish. But the truly special meat of the meal was the turkey. I usually stay away from smoked poultry, because of its tendency to be dry. But man, Crydermans is so moist. It doesn't even need sauce. So good. So smokey. I am a big fan. The sides of a BBQ meal definitely have a lower floor than the meats, so these things can really differentiate one restaurant from another. Crydermans, A+. Potato salad was so good! So much thyme. So thinly sliced, so each potato was cooked through, so it was soft. And juuust creamy enough from the base. And the beans, oh the beans. So saucy. And big hunks of ham in there for you to find. Very smokey. Very good. Best BBQ beans I think I've ever had. Maybe one place in Mississippi them beat, but further study is needed. Don't get me started on the Trinity Mac. You know how that was. Heaven. I will say that the mac noodles are mostly casserole-style gooey. Not a lot of bite to these noodles, which I love, but you might not, so just saying. I've been rambling on too much, so I'll end this now, but just know, if you're lucky enough to live near a Crydermans, you HAVE to go. Even if you're not, I drove an hour and a half to get here. And you should, too. read more

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Some of the best bbq I have had! Pricey, but well worth it for the value and quality . The brisket and ribs were tender and just the right amount of smoke read more

Yes, yes, and yes!! Just go! This place is amazing. It used to a donut shop and so glad to learn this new place took over (Not to say the donuts prior to were not amazing)! Hunger creeped up on me and I wanted something quick and fast and bbq just seemed to call my name. I tried a little bit of everything and honestly it was all delicious. From the dill potato salad to the mac n cheese to the port and turkey. Bonus for the Hawaiian ice tea fusion! I've been thinking of it ever since. Just delicious. All of it. They have another location in downtown Cocoa. Oh and if local,don't forget to sign up for their loyalty rewards for freebies! read more

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I got the brisket sandwich and three sides; potato salad, beans, and coleslaw.The brisket was a little dry, but it was near the end of the day. I liked the sandwich and loved all three sides. I got some sweet barbecue sauce and some hot barbecue sauce, both were good. I'm still not used to how much everything costs these days, the total was a bit pricey. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - The brisket sandwich with coleslaw, beans, and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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So my husband and I absolutely know great BBQ. We are originally from Texas, but currently on vacation from Maryland. Maryland BBQ is not on any level of epic flavors. Since we got to Florida, my husband has been itchy to try the BBQ here. So base on goggle and yelp he luces Crydermans!!!! We are so glad we stopped him. The brisket so amazing, we just couldn't get enough of it. Potato salad had the refreshing dill taste. The baked bean had that flavorful baked and spice to them . The Man N Cheese melted like butter with with any other side you added to eat with. The customer service was so amazing. All the staff was so sweet and informative. Very patient and greeted everyone as they walked in and serving. I would definitely say the BBQ reminded us of being back home in Texas!!! Very much alike but a uniqueness!! Definitely my husband and I would go back again! read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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The most amazing barbecue I've ever had, the staff was so nice and bantered with me and my dad while we placed our order, i tried every type of hot sauce in the dispensers outside and they were delicious. Outdoor seating to enjoy florida weather. We also got the mac and cheese, it was amazing read more

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I love this place......I love it, love it, love.........IT. Something about eating a brisket sandwich that you watched the brisket get sliced and put on your bun and then two minutes later you are digging in......no drying out under a heat lamp or in a steam table. I recommend trying the mac and cheese that is special that day....they have good mac and cheese but the special of the day is always great. Get a soda and sit at the big picnic tables.....get to know someone new if the opportunity avails itself. Parking can be a challenge so be patient and look across the street. I can not tell you much more..........try it you will be a regular but get there early.... it is open until its gone. But shhhhhhh we don't want to give away our secret. read more

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I'm wanted to post an honest review. I have been waiting to try Crydermans for a long time. I finally had the chance to bring my 2 friends from Texas. I did not let their opinions bias me but none of us were impressed with the food. The pulled pork had the most flavor but did have a lot of fat. Rib was forgettable. Beef sausage was DRY -extremely dry. Service was awesome. The girls inside were very helpful and sweet. I would give it a second chance and see if it was just a bad day. Price was high however IMO to get middle of the road, food. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Stopped by today for a Two Step and Hawaiian iced tea. This sandwich is an excellent suggestion from the Crydermans staff. The sausage was flavorful and the beef tender and tasty. The toppings were so good I didnt even bother with sauce. If your going to take on this sandwich be ready and be hungry. This will fill you up. As always the Hawaiian Ice Tea is the best I have ever tasted. read more

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Stopped here after fishing in the area. They have nice large picnic tables for outdoor seating. The ordering is counter style and they sell until they run out of food. I had a brisket sandwich and it was good, but the bread was a bit lacking - they use potato rolls but they're not fluffy and the texture ruined the experience. There was also something going on with their drink machine so I only got carbonation when I filled up my soda. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - a view of a restaurant kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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All ambiance nothing more nothing less, the flavor is there but the meat disgusted me! People can get sick off the temperature of the meat you serve. DONT DO IT *MF DOOM VOICE* Y U C K HHF? maybe, they took our order, and checked on us. We didn't feel outta place, but then again it wasn't packed.... HOLLA read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Undercooked - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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I had never been to this joint. We stopped in for a late lunch. The brisket tacos were amazing. The brisket was tender and flavorful. I also got a side of potato salad that was lightly dressed and delicious. Not overpowering with too much mayonnaise like dressing. I sampled two sauces and both were good. The staff is following safety precautions and most guests were wearing masks when moving about the space. Great stuff. Excited to return and try more. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Brisket tacos and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

TL;DR - get a brisket sandwich with Cole slaw and you will think this is the greatest place ever. Careful with other orders. Details: There was some great, some ok, some bad. I had the 3 meat platter with brisket, ribs and pulled pork. The brisket was amazing. Juicy, and a nice mix of fatty and lean. The ribs were very soggy, the rub didn't have much taste. Adding the spicy sweet BBQ sauce improved them greatly. The pulled pork was dry to the point of inedible. I enjoyed the creamy cole slaw while the dill potato salad was fine. read more

My hometown favorite! Never disappointed. Crydermans is a Cocoa treasure. Interesting menu descriptions add to the experience. The outdoor seating just adds to the BBQ vibe. Juiciest meats ever! read more

Really good brisket. Came in at 6pm on a weekday (30 mins before close) and got 2/3 lb of brisket. Was delicious. No wait and maybe I got lucky they hadn't run out. It was on the end so plenty of crust with lots of flavor. Didn't get to specify if I wanted lean or fatty, but it was juicy and flavorful. Wish they had better sides though like collard greens or at least green beans. Service was friendly and satisfactory. Tried both the sweet and mustard sauces and they were good, but the meat really didn't need sauce, which is a good thing. read more

Was in downtown Cocoa and I smelled the wonderful smokiness of BBQ. It was lunchtime so I chose the 1 lb of St. Louis style Pork Ribs ($19) and a small side of Macaroni and Cheese ($3). The meat was perfectly cooked, falling off the bone in a clean bite. The meat had a nice peppery bark outside and a deep smoky flavor inside. I tried it both with their BBQ sauce and without. Delicious either way. The Mac N Cheese was creamy and savoury. Service was fast and dining outside was pleasant on a sunny Florida day. I shall return to try the Brisket. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - BBQ Pork Ribs with Mac N Cheese. SATISFYING! - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

I am always looking for good barbeque, and this place is the real deal. I'm a brisket gal, and many times, the brisket is cut too thin or is not juicy enough. This is a nice thick cut brisket that falls apart in your mouth but not out of the sandwich. The flavor is excellent. I'll be back! read more

Excellent bbq. The brisket was fire! They didn't have a ton for gluten and dairy free. Basically brisket and pork and you'll need to figure out sides from somewhere else. Wish they had some baked potatoes or slaw without gluten. read more

We love bbq and I have to say that I am a bbq snob. We came here as our 2nd choice but it was the right choice. Very unique menu system. You order the meat you want in whatever qty. I had 1/2 lb of brisket and my wife had smoked turkey, just under a 1/2 lb. They gave us samples first. The turkey was amazing, the best I ever had. The brisket had very good bark while very moist and juicy inside. I was able to get an end piece which is also used at places that make burnt ends. We also had sides of beans, slaw and Mac. The sides were also very good as was all the bbq sauces. Everything is house made. The staff was super nice and we ended up going back in and getting their cornbread cookie which is a must have. We ate outside on the picnic tables and throughly enjoyed our meal. Kudos! Really impressed. read more

Came over from the other coast and found Crydermans. Awesome. Great lunch. Even more special was the chocolate chip cookie.....a must to complete your meal. Love this place. Friendly read more

If Fred Durst opened a BBQ restaurant, he'd probably call it... LIMP BRISKET . . @crydermansbarbecue may not have a cool name like Limp Brisket but they definitely have the #brisket game on lock! Craving a sandwich then try the #tritipphillycheesesteak or maybe your craving a warm bowl of soup then check out there #chili. Truly anything on there menu is sure to knock your socks off! Make sure you bring your mask to order then enjoy the open air out door deck to feast on! They now have two locations one in @downtownmelbourne and one in @historiccocoavillage either location will tantalize your taste buds! #bbq #ribs #foodie #foodphotography #yum #spacecoastlive #brevardcounty #spacecoast #yummy #supportsmallbusiness read more

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we ordered a pound of baby back ribs for $28 to go. When the food got home I was very disappointed to open up a bag and find 7 small ribs in there. I called to find out if we got 1/2 pound of ribs by mistake but their phone kept getting disconnected so my husband and I each got 3 ribs and a dollop of beans and potato salad. Took us all of 3 minutes to eat our sparse meal. Won't be back. read more

My husband and I finally got around to trying Crydermans after several encouraging reviews from friends and family and we absolutely adored our experience. Wyatt was excellent in assisting us in understanding the menu, deciding on the best combinations, and had astounding customer relations. He showed us great hospitality from the moment we walked in. We shared a half rack of baby back ribs, a 1/4 pound of brisket, and sides of collards, mac and cheese, and dill potato salad. I have to say, we were delightfully surprised by how good everything was! We've been let down many of times with barbecue, but Crydermans knows what they're doing. The rubs and sauces were all flavorful, nothing being too much of an extreme, and the meat was perfectly moist. Oh, and let's not forget about the big ass cookies! The chocolate chip and smoked walnut cookie was divine! We'll definitely be back! read more

Oh my gosh!!! We were having wine down the street at a cigar bar when my husband decided we needed a bite. We popped into this place and OMG the food was amazing. We ordered at the counter and took our meal outside on picnic tables. We shared the baked beans and they were delicious. Just the right amount of sauce and they used multiple types of beans. I opted for the smoked turkey and it was juicy and flavorful. The hubs ordered the brisket. He loved it. It fell apart and smelled fabulous. We also shared the mac and cheese. Usually at BBQ places the Mac & cheese is lackluster.. but not here. It's creamy and delicious. If you happen to be in downtown Melbourne you must give this place a try. read more

Pricey and disappointing barbecue. I had the spare ribs, which were too wet, perhaps from being wrapped in foil and sweating, not sure. The smoke flavor was very light, and they seemed to have been boiled. That makes ribs tender at the expense of flavor and texture, and is inappropriate for spare ribs. Sauce choices were poor: sweet and sweet-spicy. If you dislike sweet sauce, too bad. I was interested in the Berkshire gourmet porkl My companion's pulled pork was better than the spare ribs and may have better showcased this deluxe meat. read more

Really good BBQ. Great service. Will definitely eat here again. Sat outside, it was a nice day. read more

The food is absolutely amazing, I've never had better bbq. Not to mention the service was great. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Baby back ribs, potato salad, coleslaw, Mac n cheese, and apple pie pudding. - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Unbelievably great!!! Best bbq I've ever had, best Mac, the sauces are delicious and the crack key lime pudding is out of this world. We are hooked. This is our go to place for bbq from now on! read more

Crydermans Barbecue - The countdown combo (pulled pork, barbecue ribs, and brisket) with a sample of the Keylime crack pudding. And two extra sides added. - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Plain and simple, this is THE BEST BBQ anywhere in Florida. I'm St. Louis Born, Texas Raised... I know BBQ. This place is the real deal. They serve up premium meats cooked slow, low, and with a whole lot of heart. Having moved to the Space Coast about 2 years ago, one of my biggest sorrows was the fact that there was no good BBQ in the area. My sorrows have been completely removed with my introduction to Cryderman's! Additionally, the staff could not be nicer or more friendly. They really make you feel like you are the most important customer of the day. And the owner, Chad, is an unbelievably nice person who has an incredible heart and mind for great BBQ. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Me, Chad (owner), and my wife. - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

One of the best barbecue I have ever tasted with easy speedy service. I would recommend us to anyone wishing to have a good barbecue

So my wife and I had tried the other location but never this one, so we stopped after picking up her car from the shop which was close by. When we pulled up, it was a sweet little spot with people sitting at picnic-style tables outside and were enjoying themselves. For those who are in a hurry, I would say this place is a must-see tremendous, and the staff is super helpful and friendly. Who: My wife and two kids and myself What: We at lunch here When: on August 24. 2019 which was a Saturday. Where: outside in the blistering HEAT!!!! But it was nice they had fans and shade, and you didn't notice it believe it or not. Why: Starving like Marvin and hungry like Jack **My wife has a very special diet, so the fact that she could eat here is a great way to start. So in a twin that's located next to the Atlantic Ocean, you wouldn't think that barbecue would be a go-to, but I have to say that Crydermans is to die for. The vibe was great when you won't inside it looked new the restrooms smelt amazing (weird I know but i always check them out, and this one is probably best smelling ever. Staff super welcoming and knowledgeable of everything on the menu as well as being able to take what you know and suggest something new. Food was great can't complain a super chill spot to stop and have a pit stop. Food: 4.7 Ambiance: their outside seating was pretty chill and no flies. Service: 5.0 Patio: 4.7 Flexible menu for dietary concerns: 5.0 Kids tested: 5.0 Recommended improvements: Get some more dessert options on the menu. read more

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A real BBQ place. Huzzah! The brisket is a fall-apart delicious as you like. They have smoked turkey!! I've died and gone to the good place. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Finally, some Texas style BBQ in Melbourne, Florida this Texan can appreciate! The brisket is the star of the menu and is juicy and flavorful; the turkey breast is surprisingly moist, however, a bit light on the smokey flavor IMO. The smoked out beans are good on flavor, but the soft large-chop veggies left a little to be desired for my palette. Good thing they are large enough to push aside for the good stuff. My first venture was the Cocoa Village location, and this visit was to downtown Melbourne. Both are equally delicious. Oh, and don't leave without a cornbread cookie a.k.a "big ass cookie". I will be going back. read more

Not even close to All That. At least there was some wood involved in the cooking. The pork had a nice wood smoke to it. The $13.50 Brisket sandwich was almost HALF fat. I had an out of town guest. I was embarrased. Over $30 a lb for PURE FAT Crydermans?! Seriously? Only 4 sides to choose from? Why even bother? You. CANNOT. be. a. southern. BBQ. jurnt. And Not Serve banana pudding. The Hawaiian tea was different and good. $40 for 1 taco, 2 sanwiches, 1 side, 1 tea?! You BLEW your 1 chance at those prices Crydermans. You close at 6:30 pm?! You don't even serve dinner?! I thought you all were supposed to be a serious Q jurnt. Like I said. Not even close. read more

First, they are pricey but it's worth it for the food. Second, in the combos they only have 3 types of chips and I wish they would have had more options or completely different flavors. Third, the ladies there are very nice, will give samples and if it's your first time give you all the menu and explain everything. When I went, their gift card machine was not working and the cashier women said to call back in a month for it to be working.I would recommend going. read more

Good tender well seasoned meats with tasty sides. Fast service with outdoor seating. Come early cuz they only cook so much meat, once it's gone they're out for the day. Very pricy the pic I post is $35 worth of food, which don't look like alot. read more

Crydermans Barbecue - This is $35 worth of food, doesnt look like alot but tasty - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

If you are looking for a review to make a decision if you should go or not... This is it. You NEED this BBQ in your life. You will not regret it. Staff is great and the food is straight from the gods. Always fresh great tasting food. Take out is 10/10. Million dollar ribs are out of this world! read more

Crydermans Barbecue - Mac & chz, million dollar ribs, street tacos and pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Melbourne, Florida