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    Dawg Gone Good BBQ

    4.4 (302 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    DAWG GONE GOOD BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chris A.

    Dawg Gone Good BBQ is a must for me when I visit Athens once a year. I won't repeat what I said in my previous review except to say the food is great and never disappoints. I always get the ribs plate with collards and mac n cheese as my sides. It hits the spot every time. You won't leave hungry, I can tell you that. The drill is you order and pay at the counter, and your food is ready in no time. Every staffer I've encountered has been friendly. Southern hospitality is real. Ambience wise, it's perfect. It's not fancy, but you don't want fancy when you're eating great BBQ and Southern fixings. I washed my meal down with refillble sweet tea as one does.

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    so good I had to come back a second time! Barbecue is delicious! Mac & cheese is one of the best I've had in a while! I like the fact that they have canned and bottled drinks! The aroma is amazing! Everyone is very nice! Five stars

    Pulled pork and chicken sandwiches and delicious side plus banana pudding and blackberry cobbler (lid on)
    Greg W.

    Was visiting and looking for authentic pulled pork. It was amazing. They provided an assortment of sauces so you could try different ones or go with your favorite. My favorite is vinegar-based sauce and it was awesome. Also enjoyed sampling the mustard-based and sweet and spicy traditional (tomato-based). My wife got the chicken and raved about it too. Banana pudding was a great delicious capper and also enjoyed the blackberry cobbler and mac & cheese. The service was so friendly and really felt taken care of while we were. Can't wait to go back

    Literally never had anything not amazing here-- great collards and great quality food for a reasonable price

    Alice B.

    I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately I did not. First the place is tiny and parking somewhat difficult. We ordered in advance and I went to pick up. Season is a slow season but there wasn't a soul in the place but about 4-6 staff. Let start with the good. The banana pudding was good and their original sauce was tasty. Ordered several pull pork sandwiches. The sandwiches were very small almost slider size. The pork had no taste like it was boiled. It did not taste like smoke or any rub. The yams were good but looked old in color. The beans were so so. Also had the potato salad. That was so so. The Mac and cheese was a mess of overcooked noodles that had been sitting and congealed. Had a sour flavor and could not figure out the flavor. Had to throw them out. The bill was over 40.00 but definitely not worth it. Small sandwiches and no flavor. Not sure I would come back. Do not know how it got it rating. Did not try this night.

    Brad K.

    This bbq was fantastic ! The flavors and spices needed zero sauce. The portions are generous and the care is in there. As a rule I never get bbq chicken. I figure it's chicken what could they really do with it ? This places does ! I would eat the chicken again and again ! The sampler of plate was perfect. The collards were sweet and delicious. The Mac n Cheese was light and flavorful. The pork was amazing and the ribs the ribs the ribs were meaty and perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed it so much I want to get it again today. Lastly, the sausage link was perfectly seasoned and had snap and spice. Looking forward to my next visit ! Some of the best bbq in athens by far !

    Ribs Plate
    Matt C.

    I just recently got takeout from this restaurant. I've had their food before and it was ok. I was craving ribs so I decided to try them one more time. First, I dunno if they look at yelp but if they do can they explain to me how they cook their ribs? Because the ribs I got weren't smoked, dry, and just didn't look appetizing. I'm thinking maybe they cooked them in an oven? There were no signs that they had been cooked by any kind of fire.

    Chicken Plate
    Hanay W.

    I have loved this place since my freshman year at UGA!! It is such a hidden gem of Athens, GA. The staff is always nice and the service is super quick! I've always ordered the chicken plate with green beans and mac and cheese with sweet bbq. It is amazingggg!! The sides are my favorite part. They are packed with flavor. If you are in Athens and looking for good bbq or a black owned business to support, this is your spot!!

    Ribs Plate (4 bones) with spinach imperial and macaroni and cheese sides
    Victoria B.

    DH and I were on a quick trip to Athens for a concert and stopped by for a quick bite. Everything was delicious! I ordered the rib plate with spinach casserole and mac n cheese. The ribs were so moist and tender and had a slight kick; the spinach was to die for! DH's pulled pork sandwich disappeared in a blink and he was hugely enthusiastic about his potato salad. I would recommend this place and would return. There's no tofu or kale on the menu, so vegan offerings are practically non-existent. This place is small, no frills, old school bbq. For those who have written reviews about this place and left negative ratings, I wish them the best in life.

    Combo plate: ribs, pulled chicken/pork, yams and spinach
    Jacquie B.

    Fantastic BBQ in a hole in the wall setting. The Chef Mr. B is super friendly and welcoming. The ribs were fall off the bone juicy!

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    This is 100% the best barbecue I have ever had. Mac n cheese is actually amazing. The price is so good for the amount of food you get.

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    Best bbq in Athens. We love to split a sampler and take it over to Creature for a beer.

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    Ask the Community - Dawg Gone Good BBQ

    Do they have baby back ribs?

    What is the sauce base? I am one of the rare vinegar-based fans and am always on the lookout for places offering it. Do not do candied meat.

    They have a vinegar based sauce that is delicious.

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