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    Fat Buddies Ribs & Bbq

    3.6 (175 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ivonne R.

    This is our second time here as its been year's since we last came. Last visit was a big family affair as we have family in-town. My husband opted for BBQ and this is what he picked. Service: the guy who served our table was prompt and courteous. Food: the ribs, which is what my husband and girl's ordered, fell off the bone and they seemed to like their meal. My son had a wicked brisket and said "it was good!", which is a a plus. I had the beef brisket salad on the greens and while it was good I'd suggest they should scale back on the shredded cheddar, which is my only complaint since there was far too much and overpowered the taste. All-in-all it's an ok place for limited places to eat in Franklin.

    I want to eat this SO BAD!!  Gluten intolerance is REAL.
    Dixie B.

    Fat Buddies is located in an old shopping center building, and is a favorite of locals. They always seem to be busy. The owner is great, very involved in the community, and helpful with groups who utilize the restaurant for meetings. I do wish they were more aware of, and educated about, food sensitivities. I have ordered salads with No croutons several times, and had the salad delivered With croutons. Because I have a severe intolerance to gluten, this is a problem. Also, it would be great if they had gluten-free bread or buns.

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    Kelly B.

    The baby back ribs are the best I have ever eaten! The staff is friendly. We received our food in a timely manner. The dessert menu looked delicious but we were just too full. I highly recommend!

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    Restaurant was dirty. Sliced pork was dry. Ribs were overcooked. Greens were dripping in oil. We won't be back.

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    9 months ago

    Probably the worst meal I've had! Everything was dry and tasteless, ribs, baked beans. Onion loaf was a ball of grease. Yuck!

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    4 months ago

    To-go's only, I am very hungry from my baseball game and the staff was very rude and sarcastic

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    7 months ago

    Got baby back ribs to go, price $3 more than yelp price. They were quite dry and chewy

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    3 years ago

    Definitely stop in here! Amazing ribs and pulled meats!! LOVE their BBQ sauce! Always tender and juicy meat! Highly recommend!

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    2 years ago

    What a yummy barbecue place! This is our favorite BBQ in Franklin so far. Service was great.

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    2 years ago

    The best BBQ Ribs in North Carolina. Great food and friendly staff. A must place for lunch, or Dinner.

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    2 years ago

    The Franklin one used to be good but the last time we got takeout there the chicken was burned and tasteless and dry.

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    3 years ago

    Everything here was great! The ribs are fall off the bone. Onion loaf was great. Definitely try the baked beans and Cole slaw!

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    The food was only so-so. Service was great, but this was not top notch bbq by any stretch of the imagination.

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    3 years ago

    We live in Franklin & have only been here once. My daughter got a fried chicken sandwich & thought it was fried fish. Nope! Not going back.

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