Delicious! I stopped here on my way to work and the food was amazing. The pulled chicken was very tasty. Very full of flavor and not dry at all. The roasted potatoes are to die for. They have a slight hint of sweet seasoning and the baked beans were made perfectly. I will definitely be back. Side note: The restaurant is immaculate. Very organized and very clean. read more

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Probably the best bbq in Dayton! I had the brisket and I'm really picky about mine, but it was great. I got it sliced but you can get it chopped as well. I love all their sauces, especially the warm and sweet, and Carolina mustard. They also have the pig pops which I highly recommend. A pork lollipop smothered in sauce is the way to go. read more

In one word, fantastic. Friendly staff, wonderful food,decent prices, clean inside and in the parking lot. Highly recommended.

Went there after all the good reviews. I have eaten BBQ from all over. Even make some mean ribs myself. Let me just say I was disappointed. The ribs were bland. They need a rub and some char. The sauce tasted like it was watered down. The potatoes were okay. The green beans were okay. The cake mix cornbread was awful. This place does not know BBQ....sorry to say. read more

Some of the best bbq around! We had take-away for lunch at work for the first time today after the grand reopening. We were happy to find that the food is still great and tastes like the same recipes! I had the brisket, which was smoky and perfectly tender. The sweet cornbread is a favorite for our group, and the sides are good, too. All my food was piping hot, which is hard to get with takeaway food. The only critique is that the ordering process is not smooth yet. I look forward to many more great lunches from Fatback's! read more

While in Dayton, we were looking for some good barbecue. Yelp led us to Fatback's Barbecue. This is a small place, but it was late for lunch, so we didn't have a problem getting a table. I ordered the pulled pork platter and DH ordered the pulled chicken platter. We both got roasted potatoes as one side (YUM!). I got the baked beans with meat and DH got the green beans. The platters are actually a sandwich with 2 sides. The pork was moist and not too smoky. They have a variety of sauces on the tables. I was especially happy to see the vinegar sauce and mustard sauce -- I'm not a sweet BBQ sauce fan. All of their drinks are in bottles in a cooler (Pepsi products only). We had bottled water. I would have preferred some brewed iced tea, but the water was fine. Portions are very large here -- it would have been plenty of food if we had gotten one platter and one sandwich! read more

We ordered the family pack with 2 lbs of choice meat; beef brisket and pulled pork, four sides, buns or corn bread. Brisket was amazingly good and juicy with the right smoke flavor and pulled pork was also very good. Loved their roasted potatoes and baked beans. Their bbq sauces are amazing, I love the hot and warm sweet, they are sweet and hot that goes great with your meat. The cashier was very nice and I get to meet the owner Larry. Amazing guy, really down to earth and he even brought the food to our table. Best place for BBQ in Dayton but be sure to come early for dinner because they will be sold out quick. read more

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Amazing barbecue!!! I came here for the first time and tried a pulled pork sandwich with mac n cheese and potatoes. The portion was huge and the food was delicious! The inside is very cute with all of the pig paraphernalia, and the staff was super friendly. If I weren't just visiting Dayton, I'd definitely come back. read more

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Coming from a Carolina girl, this stuff is the REAL DEAL! SO good! The price is fantastic for the food you get too. Only thing missing is a pitcher of sweeeeeet tea to go with my food. They do bottled drinks and the bottled sweet tea isn't bad, but it's not the good stuff! I got the pulled pork platter and my hubby got the pulled chicken. The potato salad is a MUST! If you're debating on mac n cheese or the green beans, pass on those and try something else. They weren't anything to write home about. But ohhhh my lawwwd that tater salad. Ugh! So good! They have all kinds of sauces to choose from, too. Basically, this is a little gem hidden away. You gotta try it! Thank me later and bring your own sweet tea read more

Fatback's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I really want to give this place 5 stars but they were low on some items and out of ribs during our visit. We tried almost everything. The pulled pork was on point. No hard pieces, big chunks of fat or anything. The pulled chicken was the same but I felt like it wasn't as seasoned as the pork. There sauces were good. My youngest liked the sweet. Me and the oldest liked the warm and sweet, but I liked adding some hot to the warm and sweet. Definitely try the pork pops and the baked beans. You can't go wrong with the pulled pork or the pulled chicken. We'll be back for sure. read more

We ordered takeout last night for dinner and it was the best bbq I have had in Dayton. We had brisket, pork, roasted potatoes and Mac & cheese. The pork was my favorite and those little potatoes are my new favorite side dish! They are seasoned perfectly, roasted and soft, but not mushy. Perfection! read more

So I think I can categorize myself as a traveler due to the Military profession. So I'm In Ohio for the next two weeks and today I felt like eating BBQ. Being a NC native it's hard for me to find BBQ that could add up. Well TODAY 25 JUL 2019 (the day after my Birthday Day), I tried this place and O.M.G!!! Some of the best BBQ I have had in YEARS! Yes folks I've said years. Been in the military for 15 years and I've tried A LOT of BBQ. I'm sorry guys but this place was amazing! I was a little nervous about checking it out so close to closing (2.5 hours or so) and the food was still fresh. The customer service was a 10....TEN.....10! I loved this place and I will be going back at least three more times before leaving Ohio! Thank you FatBacks! The Food and experience was amazing beyond words. Very welcoming! Must TRY: Pig Pops, Bake Beans and the Roasted Potatoes. As I said I'm from NC and the Carolina vinegar sauce.....My Goodness! Stop reading and GO NOW!! read more

To start off the half ribs cost $4 more than on the menu so the meal was about 23$ and I would say it was worth a solid $10 I won't be back

Place has amazing BBQ. However you want to get there early we arrived about an hour before closing and almost everything was sold out. We took the last two racks of ribs so other guests had very limited choices left. read more

Stopped at Fatback's on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't prime lunch or dinner time. I was a little bit skeptical when I didn't see a smoker or smell one, but gave it a try. I am glad I did. I had the brisket and green beans. My wife had the pulled pork and green beans. Both were delicious. The brisket was tender, but not crumbling. The pork actually had some small bits of bark. Both were very good. A man from the back (owner?) then brought out a small portion of the pulled chicken for us to try. It was also excellent. On the way out, we picked up a pulled pork sandwich for our son and he loved it. I am hoping this wasn't just a lucky visit and it will be consistently good. A friend went by on another day and thought it was good too. read more

It seems this is the best rated place in the area for lunch, so we gave it a shot. The restaurant is very clean (open kitchen), the staff is friendly, and they serve quality food. Between us, we tried the pulled pork sandwich and the pulled chicken sandwich (they don't offer dinners; everything is on a bun), roasted potatoes, mac and cheese, Cole slaw, and cornbread. Everything was fine, but very safe, ordinary. The only thing that stood out as really good was the cornbread. If we lived in the area, we'd probably go back, but it's not really a place I'd go out of my way for. What would make it worth the drive? If the meat wasn't so dry. It could really use some of the fatty meat drippings to moisten it up and add a little more smokiness. read more

Let's be honest this barbecue is weak. It's definitely not the worse I've ever had, however it wasn't great. They ah r an amazing kitchen and should have been busy on a Saturday. However, I arrived on a Saturday at 12, it was empty and the kitchen was cleaned as if they were closing. They pulled the meat out of the warmer and gave me Mac and cheese that tasted like it was boxed Mac n cheese. So was it bad? No. But was it good? No read more

Wow, Fatback's is absolutely incredible. I've had it a half dozen times now. From the pulled pork to the brisket to the pig pops (DEFINITELY try the pig pops!), I think this is the best BBQ in Dayton. The pig pops are rib meat on a bone that you can eat without the usual messiness of ribs -- they are a total gamechanger. read more

A good solid BBQ joint. Nothing fancy. Bottled soft drinks. Normal offerings and sides. Brisket was top notch, good smoke and tender. Carolina vinegar was excellent. Green beans were a little salty for my taste but still good. read more

We got the pulled pork, pulled chicken and those potatoes for my step-son's Graduation party and they were all delicious. The sweet sauce was a little too sweet for my taste but still was very good. Before that we got the brisket and made sandwiches, while it cut a little thick, they still made good sandwiches. I'll be back. read more

Had pulled pork sandwich and brisket. Just great tasting BBQ. Super moist pulled pork. Green bean salad was really firm and fresh. Mack and Cheese was gooey and hot.. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. We were visiting from California and really enjoyed true BBQ. read more

The staff is great, the restaurant is very clean and the food is great! I highly recommend the pulled pork with any of the sauces! The potatoes and baked beans are the best. However everything is divine!! Stop in, carry out, ya just can't beat them!!! Hoping they start serving biscuits and gravy!!! Love this place read more

Fatback's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Just stopped here on the way to a high school sporting event. Just got a pulled pork sandwich, house sauce and bottle water. Outstanding. Enjoyed the first bite. Perfect amount, great bun, great taste. Well done! First time in this area, but on my radar now ....be back if I am close by. read more

It was simply delicious!! Highly recommend!! We ordered for the office and the order was complete and everyone commented on how delicious everything was!!!! read more

Weird. I've been meaning to try this place for some time, but always seem to be in the area on a Monday (they're closed), or planning for a dinner later than 7pm (which is when they close Tues through Sat. Closed Sun as well). Anyhow, finally stopped by today for lunch. I'm thinking that this might be a horrible place to work. The young guy working the register (at lunchtime) seemed pissed at the world. I greeted him with a smile, tried to make small talk, and he said... nothing. No acknowledgement, no head nod, nothing. Just an angry stare. Okay then. Then the middle aged lady bringing out orders seemed the same way. On the other hand, I'm here for the food, right? But the attitudes sure don't invite you back. I had a brisket sammy platter. Brisket is about the meat, but also about how its cut (cross-grain). This was pulled and stringy (I'm from TX, and judge my BBQ places by their brisket) and this must have been a crazy-thick brisket (5" plus). Flavor is good, spicy sauce is very good. Baked beans are good. BBQ is about the food, but also about "the feel". The best BBQ places seem to be mom and pop places like this, and part of the attraction is the smell of the smoke, the love of BBQ, and the atmosphere (warm, friendly, casual) since BBQ is a labor of love. I didn't leave here feeling like it would be more welcoming next time. read more

We made a pit stop at Fatback's on our way from Cincinnati, and we weren't disappointed. The only thing I would suggest is at least having ice for drinks. But otherwise it was really amazing! read more

The bbq is amazing here!! a true hidden gem in dayton. I recommend the ribs and chopped brisket. The place is always busy around lunch time to go early! the staff is friendly and it's always clean in there! Would definitely recommend a stop in here for lunch or dinner carryout! read more

Drove by a million times, finally stopped in, was back two more times that week! GREAT! Quick service, great food, great price!! Don't miss the roasted potatoes!! read more

I found this little gem after recommended from a friend!! My favorite ribs in the area! Love the ribs! We get carry out with ribs and the sides potato salad and green beans at least once a month!! Yummy!!! read more

I'm a Texas girl, so I'm pretty particular about BBQ. This place was the best I've had in Ohio. I had the chopped brisket with mac'n'cheese and baked beans. The brisket was tender and the sides were hot and fresh. The service made it even better. Our food was brought to our table and two other women checked on my husband and I twice during our meal. They really care about their customer. Closest thing to southern hospitality that I've seen in the North. Will definitely be coming again. read more

Sooooo gooood!! But, a bit of a special place. So, you need to call ahead if this is a dinner plan...remember, you won't be eating there...it's a pick up and go, kinda place. They only cook soo much of whatever they are serving for the day...and that's it! Call and go early...well worth it!! read more

Im right around the corner from here, and have been eating Fat Backs for years. It really is a hidden gem. They have my vote as best BBQ in Dayton read more

The meals I had was perfect. The brisket was cooked to perfection. Each of their homemade sauces are delicious. I had roasted potatoes and green beans. They were both cooked just like my long would have cooked them. This is in my list for lunch or even dinner again. Try it you will be glad you did. Yum yum read more

Great food. Three sauces. Sweet. Hot. And a mix of sweet and hot. Ordered the pulled pork- owner/chef brought out samples of the chicken and brisket for us to sample. It was fantastic!! Slaw was good- baked beans tasted homemade and my wife loves the green beans. Don't let the industrial warehouse exterior scare you away- the inside is beautiful and the staff was so friendly. Great job- highly recommend. read more

Fatback's Barbecue - Loved the decor! - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Great little hidden BBQ gem in Dayton. Went based on other positive reviews and happy I did! We tried the chopped brisket sandwich, pulled chicken sandwich, roasted potatoes, potato salad, baked beans, and mac & cheese. The brisket, potato salad, baked beans, and roasted potatoes were all really delicious. The sandwich buns are really tasty. Thought the pulled chicken was a little dry. Mac & cheese was pretty standard fair; not bad, but I'll opt for other sides in the future instead of this regular favorite of mine (because there are plenty of other great options). Service was friendly and fast. Did carry out. We'll be back! read more

A small local family owned business with great service and food.You wouldnt know about this place unless someone recommends it. Generally it is a good sign when you see no bs no extravagance menu! Cheerful people behind the counter. Amazing bbq sauce (sweet, mild and hot) They have only a couple of tables so not great for big groups. Have tried several of the sandwiches for takeout. Would definitely recommend it. read more

After hearing great reviews on this place me and my boyfriend decided to stop for a quick lunch and left feeling very disapointed. the "smoked" bbq pork was more like baked pulled pork with a smoke rub on the outside. It was byfar the worst lunch we have had in a while, not worth the $20 for 2 sandwiches and waters that we got. I didnt realize that places that claim to be home made used coleslaw that comes out of a tub. read more

Tried the brisket again...and again it is bland, but ever so tender! I just wish they would spice it up! But, the brisket went fantastically with my homemade extra virgin olive oil/spice mix...Yum! I can see the brisket being an excellent base for many dishes (such as tacos or steak/brisket salad). On occasion, they have the big outdoor BBQ going...soon they may have a BBQ block party on their lot. The people there are friendly and are building up quite a following. The other BBQ joints around town have nothing on them....just please add more spice!! :) read more

I absolutely love this place! The pulled pork is perfection! The sauces are all amazing; I go for the sweet heat! The roasted potatoes are bulbs of buttery deliciousness, and whatever spices they use on them, should be bottled and sold. Also, the potato salad is amazing-a sour cream base instead of traditional mustard. The green beans and baked beans are good also. The chili and pretzel bread sticks are wonderful. Would've gave 5 stars, but I can't dig the Mac-n-cheese...and it's usually my "go-to" side, and many times they are out of pulled pork by dinner time. I understand it's hard to project demand sometimes, but when I'm driving home from work and the craving hits, hearing I can't get the goods is disheartening. This is a hidden gem in the Gem City. I'm so glad they are so close to home! read more

Fatbacks is an amazing family owned restaurant! It's clean their staff is helpful, friendly and polite. The food is to die for! The sides the meat. I really haven't had a thing I don't love! It's convenient and quick too! I'm a huge fan of supporting small business and you won't regret supporting this one! read more