One of the things I look forward to when traveling to/through BFE is the oppty to stop into hole in…read morethe wall BBQ joint and sampling what's on the menu. Just so happens I was in Dawson and well, the pickings are pretty slim so it's not surprise this place jumped out at me immediately. The name is certainly no lie, it literally looks like a (rundown) farmhouse off the side of the main (?) road through town. Parking is plentiful, assuming you don't mind parking on unpaved and uneven ground. Certainly wasn't an issue the day I visited but I can imagine it'd be a pain if it were raining. Inside there appeared to be plenty of tables inside, along with a couple high tops and an odd bar type space to the right. Ordering was most pretty straight forward, and the girl taking my order was happy to point out the things they didn't have that day (brisket and a host of sides). Regardless, still a pretty decent lineup to order from including ribs, chicken and pork, along with some crazier options I didn't spring for (turkey leg and frog legs!). I ended up getting the rib plate and added a few extra bones, which they were quite accommodating on and just asked how many more I wanted. Taste wise they were quite good, great smoke, pretty meaty and I made quick work of them all. I elected for beans and potato salad for my sides, and while the beans were forgettable, the potato salad was pretty good. The sauce was ok, nothing too fancy and just a basic sauce that I ended up adding a bit of hot sauce to. All in all, a pretty solid place in the middle of nowhere. Don't know when, if ever, I'll be back but I wouldn't hesitate to drop back in again.

We decided to try this place considering the reviews and it didn't disappoint. We had the ribs and…read morepulled pork sandwich and both were really good. Their fried green tomatoes were sliced thin which helped keep them crispy. The serving sizes were plentiful and definitely worth the money. We definitely will be back when we drive through town again.

Stopped in on our way to Auburn for lunch and let me just say WOW!!! It's my birthday and I didn't…read morewant drive thru food so I found this place through reviews and they are ALL LEGIT! Crystal greeted us as soon as we walked through the door, explained the cafeteria style line and what they offered and how it all worked. Food was delicious and GREAT PRICES! #bestbirthdaylunch on a roadtrip to date. We will definitely stop back in anytime we are passing thru.

Thelma's Kitchen is that stop you MUST take!…read more The food was excellent and our hostess - Krystal was amazing! Can't find hospitality like hers- rare gem!

If I could rate this 0 stars I would. Horrible staff especially dennis. food was cold and bland…read more 0/10 do not recommend

Found this place while on a road trip thanks to other Yelpers! So glad we did and will remember to…read morestop in again the next time we come this way. Don't let the unremarkable outside fool you, really good food from scratch will be awaiting you inside. Super friendly staff. Bathrooms are kept clean! The owner saw me admiring some of the celebrity photographs on the walls and realizing I was a newbie came over to chat about a few of them.

Amazing service & the best Ribs I have had in a long time. Smoked & fell right off the bone …read more.. Soooo GOOD! We had the family meal rib plate it came with 2 large sides . We ordered fries and BBQ Baked Beans which were delicious as well . It also came with 4 Hawaiian rolls . The sweet tea was phenomenal as well Facility was clean and cozy.

the food and the customer service is 100/10. i cannot recommend this place enough. it's owned and…read moreoperated by a former LEO and he is all about making sure every customer is satisfied and enjoying their meal and their experience. last thing i will say is that my family and i moved to colorado recently and we are REALLY missing BBQ Haven.

Best bbq ever! Don't miss the chance to experience big daddy's bbq. Portions are huge! Potato was…read moreperfect.

A MUST try! They make you feel like family and serve amazing food! What an amazing experience and…read moreyummy food!

The ribs are excellent in every way. They are big and meaty. Full of flavor and moist and…read moredelicious. I highly recommend them.

I was in town for work and noticed this place on my way out. The reviews looked decent, so I…read moredecided to stop in. I ordered the Hog-N-Slaw sandwich and a pint of the HNB Stew (basically their version of Brunswick stew). Whenever I'm in Georgia, I always look forward to a good, hearty Brunswick stew. The sandwich came with pulled pork, slaw, Texas toast, and BBQ sauce. Unfortunately, the pork was dry and looked like it had been sitting awhile, and I ended up throwing most of it away. The stew was okay -- not great, not terrible -- just somewhere in the middle. On the positive side, the staff was very friendly, which I appreciated. But if you're passing through and hoping for that standout, must-try BBQ spot, this isn't it.

Great food and quick service and food was good and hot. Abundance of food. Staff was friendly and…read morewould recommend Fat boy's to everyone

Really good bar b q. And I love the steak here it is flavorful and tender seasoned just right. I…read morerecommend the stuffed backed potato's and the cat fish filets also. Come on over and enjoy yourself.

The waitress was on point. Service was quick, food good, and the place was clean. The jalapeño corn…read morewas very good but also quite spicy. The ribs were fall off the bone good and the brisket was juicy and tender. We'd visit again if we're ever back in the area.

After a fun morning at the riverquarium, we made a pit stop for some bbq. The rib shack did not…read moredisappoint. If you are in Albany and craving some bbq, give this place a chance. The only thing missing to me is some traditional bbq sauce. They had a lovely hot bbq sauce that I enjoyed, but others were wanting that traditional sauce. The service was great and not pictured were some delicious fried pickles.

I loved the pulled pork. The salad bar was excellent and everything was fresh. The sauces were all…read morevery good. I really enjoyed The Brunswick stew! I put a little hot sauce (that was not on the table) in it and wow! I will not hesitate to come here again! I prefer this bbq to the place down the street.

Food is amazing! Service was friendly! Our order was to- go. We will definitely return for more…read more Way better than the bbq chain Sonny's

Excellent Brisket and and Brunswick stew. Ordered at the window and we had our order in 10…read moreminutes. A bit of a hole in the wall, but well worth it.

Tender and juicy brisket with piping hot beans and fried okra. We stopped overnight in Ashburn on a…read moreroad trip. We weren't sure how the service worked we walked inside and a very nice couple told us you order at outside window and then can come in and they will bring it out. Food was served disposable styrofoam container.