Sleeper spot for sure. This place is extremely affordable and has some real solid BBQ. The staff was extremely nice, respectful, and caring. Hope this place gets more love because it's a sweet spot! read more

Had the banana pudding and chocolate dream (chocolate pudding and cookies) from here. They were both great. Parking near the restaurant is scarce so be patient and someone will eventually leave. I wouldn't recommend the chicken tenders. read more

This location is not like the OG location in Roswell. There weren't but maybe five customers in the place It took forever to get our food and we waited forever for refills for the meal once it arrived. The waitress spent the majority of the time we were there in the back talking to the kitchen staff and not paying attention to the people in the restaurant. read more

You can find Dreamland BBQ at 3540 W Lawrenceville St Duluth, GA 30096. This is in the heart of the a shopping/restaurant complex at the intersection of Main Street and Lawrenceville Street, bound by Hill Street towards the rear. Dreamland faces the back towards Abbots Bridge Road, there's a large parking lot out front but good luck finding parking there, especially on busy weekends. I recommend going around the corner and parking in front of Coleman Middle School across the street (when school is out of session like on weekends). Otherwise I'd time my visits to off-hours and during the week day. Where to begin with this one? I was a frequent visitor to the Dreamland BBQ that occupied a free-standing building on Peachtree Parkway, just south east of the Forum. From what I remember that building had a fire and I believe that this location is where the restaurant ended up. To start, this is a massive space with high ceilings, a large bar and plenty of seating - very different from the cozy confines of the original location. We attended the exceptional Le Bon fest held by Goodword Brewing nearby and being ready for something more substantial than a few oysters, we ended up at Dreamland. It took a while to be seated as there wasn't anyone out front - there was one booth already seated in an otherwise empty restaurant, so it could be our timing wasn't the best. We ended up being seated at the bar and our server was delightful, super nice and personable. When I went to the restroom to wash my hands, as soon as I touched the single sink valve, water geysered into the air about 4 feet. The other sink wasn't working at all. Anyway I managed, and also reported what was happening as there really wasn't a way to turn it off. My friend Ken ordered the roasted chicken with a double side of green beans. I ordered the half-slab and deferred ordering any sides as from experience, 6 bones tend to be a lot of meat. What I received was something of a joke - the bones were tiny and hardly had any meat on them filling about half the basket. Now I understand that sometimes getting the smaller side of a rack, you end up with less food, but this was somewhat ridiculous. It's been a long time since I've left a BBQ place hungry, but there it is. If the service had been bad I probably would have left a 1 star review, but I'll give the place the benefit of the doubt. Very disappointing. read more

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I think cheese fries are the greatest but with barbecue chicken and sauce they are a dream in this land. One thing I have to mention is the service. This young lady greeted guests as they arrived in the door with the most pleasant disposition that I have ever seen, and I will tell you why she was so fantastic in a minute. We were promptly seated as she politely asked us to please be patient with her as she was THE only one working that evening. This young woman was the greeter, the server, the bartender, the food runner, and the bus boy. She did it all with a gracious attitude that I have ever seen one person muster. Although it was a Wednesday night, there were a few people inside and it could have been a task that quickly became overwhelming, but it did not for her. Kuddos to this young lady! The fries were not greasy. They were crispy, soft, and plentiful. I would recommend giving Dreamland a try not only for the food but also to look at the decor and take it all in. read more

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Food has gone from epic genuine to regular BBQ. The big dude that started it has left the building. Sides are decent, including banana pudding, however the Brunswick Stew doesn't have much sing - more like veggie soup. Service is hit or miss - fortunately it was nice on our most recent visit. They switched from Pepsi to Coke which for some is a disappointment. They do have beer on tap and bottles. read more

Ate here with our son visiting Duluth on business. He was craving BBQ since he lives in Oregon. The really good was our waiter Jordon. He was friendly and provided the best service. The food was average at best. We started with drinks and the ordered a fried okra starter. It was a bit overcooked. I ordered the pork platter which was ok. My son ordered the big baked potato covered in pork, sauce, and cheese. He liked it but felt it needed more meat for the price. My wife loved smoked wings so that is what she went with. The wings were the smallest we have ever seen. They were so small they were overcooked. Loved the place in alley in downtown Duluth. Lot of atmosphere. read more

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My family and I visited this evening and we had a great time. Between the good food and the customer service from our waiter and the manager, we enjoyed our time there. The ribs were so tender and delicious and I enjoyed the old soul music they played as we ate. We will be returning. read more

Dreamland BBQ has been on my list for a while, so I finally gave it a try. I ordered a full slab of ribs and a side of potato salad. Unfortunately, both were extremely salty and didn't quite live up to the hype. Surprisingly, the banana pudding ended up being the real star of the meal. read more

Let me first say, our server was wonderful and so kind, but she was wildly understaffed and basically working alone. Beers didn't come out until the food came out. It's was also awkwardly quiet for a weekend night and without music. Personally my food was fine. I got the chicken plate with mac and cheese + bbq beans. Everything was fine, but nothing to rave about. They did have kids meals and even my picky eater found food there. The main problem was my spouse's ribs smelled like rotten fish. You don't want to google why ribs smell like that after you've already eaten a bite or two. We're praying everyone that tried them is ok. Will report back on that. We had read reviews about moldy bread, but didn't personally have that issue. There's so much potential here and I hope this spot hears the reviews. read more

Overpriced and the sides taste just like the side you pick up at Publix down the street. It smells delicious but taste so bad. It does well because of its location. Real barbecue lovers know this place is not good. read more

I love the bbq fire pit! Smoking it old school. Bbq places don't have this anymore! They do!!! Amazing! I catered for a party also! Did wonderful! read more

Went here with a few friends at got sat mostly right away on a Saturday. Staff seemed super night and we got our food kind of quick! Food was amazing and pretty cheap! Bathroom was pretty clean. The only down sides to our experience was the water didn't auto turn off and we were unsure how to turn it off in the bathroom. You just push down to turn on and I assume it's suppose to pop back up but my friend went in a little after me and the water I turned on was still running. And it seemed like our waiter kind of ignored us after getting our order, needed a refill and didn't see her until the end so had to ask another waiter. But other that those two things, place and food was amazing!! read more

We came here for a pregame meal before the Georgia Tennessee game. Our waitress was very good and cordial. The ambiance here is bbq casual with nice tables and booths. There is a plethora of pics on the walls from southern culture and neon. There is a full bar with a good draft beer selection if you're into that. We started with fried green tomatoes: Too little sauce so we had to ask for more but they were good. Next, the ribs are great with plenty of meat and good sauce for dipping. Green beans cooked in the pork are tasty. The fries were overcooked but ok. Lastly, the nana pudding is fresh and a good finisher. Sweet tea is too sweet so opt for half and half. Conclusion: Dreamland is good "Q" for the $. read more

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Saturday night, during holidays and 1 poor girl working so hard to be the hostess, bartender and sole server. The management/ownership should be ashamed of themselves to leave her there all alone with 0 help. Speak volumes of how you are running this establishment. If this is front of house, I can only imagine the kitchen is an even hotter mess. So we left because we felt we were being a burden. Do better owners. read more

We catered Dreamland BBQ- Duluth for our son's graduation lunch. The food and service were amazing! The pulled pork, chicken and Mac and cheese were a hit. The food arrived on time and tasted delicious! read more

I had the absolute best experience today here in Duluth, thanks to Jordan and Mr. Ben! My food was fresh and hot and I was served with top notch respect! I always stop by here when I have the taste for BBQ, but today was exceptional! Top Notch. Keep up the good work Jordan, your personality is outstanding! Mr. Ben, thank you for providing great food and service... read more

Underwhelmed was a word invented specifically for this dinner experience I think. I'll start off with - The staff here was great. They get full points, this review does not reflect on them at all. Went in on a Friday night to find this place completely empty, should have been the first sign - especially when every other place was packed. BUT like everyone else here who's reading this review, we were lured in by the smells. Not sure what those smells are from, but they weren't from what we ordered. I got a rib sandwich - which ended up being a boneless rip wrap thing? Not what I was expecting at all - but it just wasn't tasty? The slaw was okay, the meat - cold and tough, wasn't enjoyable. The fries were the best part honestly. My partner got the tips & chips - which the tips were also tough and cold, and so were the chips. They were also just flavorless. It wasn't enjoyable at all. The peach cobbler was okay but that's it. It's a shame since this is one of the only (southern) bbq resturants in the city; but they're severely lacking on what I'd expect from a bbq restaurant. It wasn't expensive - but it wasn't good. That's about all I got. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Peach Cobbler/ A La Mode - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Someone in management needs to actually read these reviews. Not sure why we continue to show up here since nothing has improved. No one in sight upon arrival, maybe 10 people seated. Seriously no one at the hostess station, the bar, the pit or servers at 1:00 on a Sunday. Hostess (I assume) finally appeared and sat us & another couple & let us know that our server would soon be with us. Meanwhile she took drink and food order for couple behind us & our server (very nice but clearly overwhelmed) showed up. Probably 15 minutes for drinks to arrive, then waited on the promised lemons for our tea. Finally ordered 2 apps & a slab to go. Brunswick stew was to supposed to be a bowl & came out as a cup - questioned it & was told that was a bowl only to correct himself & take it back to the kitchen... another wait. Food was good but the customer service experience was lacking. This trend was repeated at every table. Meanwhile there were 4 employees seen tending the pit etc & watching the dining room but never picked up the slack, clean a table etc Do better! read more

Checked out Dreamland BBQ today for lunch. The Food was ok, I had a pulled pork sandwich, and it was not the best I have ever had. The service was decent. The atmosphere was pleasant and I would like to give them another chance just to see if maybe I went on an off day. I would like to try the ribs, so definitely will try again. read more

If you are looking for brisket or baby back ribs, tough luck. They don't have either. If looking for mediocre spare ribs with a good vinegar based sauce and good sides with zero wait, they've got you fam. The waitress wont notice you until you walk in front of them. She will bring your bread halfway through the meal, but she is friendly and pleasant. Solid C experience. Good news is it's a change of pace cuisine wise in Duluth read more

Went to the Spring Arts Festival in Duluth to enjoy a nice spring day outside. We got hungry as we listened to Norman Frank in the plaza with some smooth guitar and saxophone covers. Decided to eat on the porch of Dreamland BBQ for some good food with live music. The food is the same Dreamland BBQ I got while visiting my brother at Auburn. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Listening to Norman Frank on his guitar and sax - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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wow amazing food and the best catering team ever. be sure to see Todd to get hooked up. and the ambiance is top tier.

The best I can say is that the food was adequate. When we walked in, we stood for several minutes with no employee in sight. Once we were seated and had placed our order, the food came out fairly quickly. However, the ribs were mostly charcoal, the chicken wraps were bland, and the chopped pork was dry. The BBQ sauce was delicious, which saved most of our meals. Lastly, the banana pudding was pretty good. Overall, we will not be returning. read more

A nice welcome and outstanding service by Skanda. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Dreamland offers a good lunch menu variety with fast service and a good value. Parking is easy and the courtyard provides a nice place to mingle with neighbors. read more

Used to eat at the Tuscaloosa original all of the time. When I come to Atlanta to see my dad, I usually get takout from here. I pay as all of my relatives have the dinesour disease (short arms when reaching for their wallets). In short, check your to go order as I was shorted my $18 quart of brunswick stew. Food was A+, People A+, getting hosed out of $18.00 stew = 0. I will go back but will definately inventory my to go order. Go Dawgs! read more

Fried okra app is excellent, with or without the dipping sauce. Sausage app is so tasty. One link is huge, can be easily shared. 2 of us split the rib plate and we still had a couple ribs left over. The ribs were pretty good, the sauce is very tasty. The house white wine was not very good. I don't know what it was, served in a plastic solo cup, but it was the only option. I know this is not Napa, but it would have been nice to have something that didn't taste like it came out of a box. read more

Dreamland BBQ - Rib plate, pretty good, sizable enough to share. Needs extra sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Food was excellent as always but pit master Brandon (War Eagle!) and our dining concierge Jordan took this trip to Dreamland over the top. Thanks Dreamland team!! read more

Stop by this place on a Sunday afternoon and it was fairly crowded. Great service here but unfortunately thats where my good experience ended. The menu is pretty specific just pork and chicken and while thats fine, typically you would see brisket on a bbq menu as well. People in my party did not eat pork so this limited them to about 20% of the menu being that even the baked beans and string beans are cooked with pork. Definitely not a vegetarian, vegan or dietary friendly spot. On top of that the only beef item they had on the menu there was no more left- the bbq burger. We all opted for the chicken and the 1/2 plate was good but the bbq chicken was weak. Small portion of chicken, came out dry with no sauce on top just looked really unappealing. To top it off this is not a black owned restaurant and it doesn't have to be but when you have the original founder plastered throughout every inch of the restaurant with his story and family literally on every corner you turn and said founder and his family have nothing to do with the place over 50 years later...seems fraudulent and misleading. Skip this and check out some other spots in the area. read more

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It is sad as before the pandemic I'd have given a 5 star on all accounts service, food etc. Since then the ribs are always over cooked, the food is either just cold or room temperature if you're lucky. Waiters seem to have no idea how to tend t tables (sit for 10-15 minutes with an empty drink & they just don't care, don't apologize for making you wait etc and they'd only have three tables as that is all that was in there the last time we went the other two times since the pandemic same bad service and food. It's ashamed as I grew up close to the original dreamland and the food was always spot on. read more

Good food cooked to perfection. Hot bread upon greeting. Food was cooked to perfection... quarter chicken, wings, turkey breast. Sides were also good ... potato salad, baked beans. collards, slaw and Mac n cheese. Food came quickly. Love the crushed ice in their tea. Sound was too loud in bathrooms. read more

The girlfriend and I stopped by to get some dinner. Unfortunately, we couldn't stay so we got it to go. We ordered a slab of ribs, half chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese. The ride home was torturous as the food smelled delicious. When we got home, we heated up the food and dug in! The ribs were excellent, and the chicken was right there with it. The mac n cheese was just okay, but I enjoyed the baked beans and potato salad. The food was great after being heated up at home, so I can't wait to try it right off the grill. We will certainly be back to try the dine-in experience. Yall be Easy! Drew read more

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Really good half chicken and so-so ribs. The cole slaw was better than expected and green beans were on par. The food took a while to come out, but our waitress was great read more

Food was great. Chris was delightful. We'll be back. To try the rib tip quesadilla. Soon. read more

Honestly, one of the best ribs I've tried so far. Great food, amazing customer service. Also, the place is super clean and great vibes. Definitely recommend it! read more

Dreamland BBQ - Ribs, fries, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

My food was amazing, I ordered the smoked sausage as an appetizer, the smokehouse cob salad with the boneless rib tips, and the banana pudding. Everything was great, including my waiter, Jordan, who served me with a smile and excellent customer service. And many thanks to Brandon, the pitmaster for showing me how all the delicious meats are cooked. I can't wait to return. read more

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My family and I did a call-in order and we picked up the food. I haven't had Dreamland in over 7 years, so since we used to always go to the one in Roswell, we decided to come to this location. My son, and I ordered the rib dinner. You receive 4 bones, which is a lot for me. :-) My sides were potato salad and baked beans. My son's sides were named beans and Mac and cheese. His friend girl had sausage, baked beans and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious, and no complaints. We will definitely be back, soon. read more

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If you want some good Southern BBQ go to Dreamland! Must get the FRIED OKRA, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, and I was obsessed with the BRUNSWICK STEW. The COMBO PLATE is a nice route to take if you want to try and more than one type of meat type and it comes with two sides. ENJOY! read more

Mara was great! Excellent food and service! Aroma of BBQ is worth the visit alone! Great

This was our first visit to this and will most likely be our last. They lured me in with the smoke in the air but served food with little smoke flavor. The best items were fries with rib tips on top and the fried okra. Now the bad....baked beans (straight from the can), mac and cheese, ribs, and tasteless chicken. We also had the pulled pork which was just ok. The service was good and it was priced reasonably. This does not make up for sub-par food. read more

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