From Los Angeles, but I grew up with a Midwestern kitchen Kansas City, Missouri style so I know the barbecue when I eat it. In my humble opinion, salt lick, and drift for Texas is outstanding however, if you're in Fort Worth and you want an amazing barbecue, you're going to be at Hickory sticks barbecue and let me tell you their brisket is second to none. Service is outstanding for what this place is side of the road joint clearly mom and Pop Shop, but again in my humble opinion, the mama pop shops are the best. Do us a favor stay away from chains come to places like this you'll arrive hungry and leave full. Great selection of food very kind folk, especially from folks not from around there very cool vibe with that Classic Texas style barbecue atmosphere whatever you do don't open the little box that says in case of fire open if you do so open at your own risk. On my leads out there if you're passing by this way, you need to take a stop grab yourself a brisket plate and a side brisket sandwich to go kick your feet up and enjoy. You won't find a better smoked brisket anywhere trust me I was there for a hot minute and this is the best brisket I had on the trip. read more

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First time at Hickory Sticks- what an eclectic restaurant. You can tell it has been in the same location for a long time. The inside reminded me of a throwback to the 80's. The food was a mix of on par and sub par. We really enjoyed the mac n' cheese, slaw, and hotties sausage. However, the brisket lacked the moist and tender aspect. The barbecue sauce was on par, not too sweet. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - 3 Meat BBQ Plate with potato salad and cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Wow this place was delicious! I was visiting TX with my family and found this spot that was semi-on the way to Dallas Lovefield. I love that it's kind of hidden away from busy things. I ordered the ribs with baked potato salad and cole slaw. Everything was delicious. Ribs were fall off the bone. The BBQ sauce was homemade and tasty. I was unsure about the cole slaw but I loved it. My kids shared a small side of Mac and cheese and enjoyed it, there were little pieces of bacon in it I think. The bbq chicken and chopped beef sandwich also received high praise from my family. The service was attentive and friendly and so "Texas". I highly recommend, even if it is 10-15 min out of your way! read more

My Dad and I came here early around 11am because my Uncle, who is a local, told us it would be crowded. Fortunately it was empty, no line even for a Saturday. We experienced great service and hospitality here. I ordered a combination plate of brisket and sausage with a side of macaroni salad and potato salad. We also ordered some stuff to go to bring to family members later, which they put away for us to pick up before we left. Our food was served right away and we got a seat in the back since we were told it was coolest back there. There was lots of Texas Rangers memorabilia on the walls as well as many deer mount and antlers. There were also a few TV's in the back for entertainment. My brisket was super tender and the sausage had a great snap and a nice peppery flavor. I liked how the bbq sauce was this and perfect for dipping your brisket it. It seemed more like a gravy than a bbq sauce. The Texas toast was fluffy, buttery and crispy, which cut through all the richness of the meat. The macaroni salad was really good and had a nice vinegary punch. The potato salad was hearty and thick, but melt in your mouth soft. We had a great lunch here with big portions and we brought the rest of our food home and picked up our to go order before leaving. read more

It's always good sign when your surrounded by locals, brisket, beans and green beans were all good, the bbq sauce isn't as thick as most places but had great taste. Great service, highly recommend. read more

The Hickory Stick was more than a find for a late lunch. It was a trip back in time. As I wound around the back roads,further from the freeways,congestion and 2023 in general,I really felt like I was back in 1976,the year the Hickory Stick opened. As everywhere, I'm sure this area has changed a lot since Hickory Stick opened in August 1976. However,looking around,I can't imagine what has changed. There are signs of new construction in a vacant field but mostly everything is 10 years or older and almost a country feel. Let me make it clear,this is a place you have to want to get to. It's not an easy on and off a freeway. The patrons appear to be all locals with 2 large birthday parties starting while I was there. Be prepared to feel like you are in the 1970s when you walk in. Everything is time warped in a good way. The Service is pleasant and mannerly, prices great and food delicious. Im not exaggerating when I say the straight up pinto beans are in the top 3 that ive ever eaten. Highly unexpected as the sides are usually the weak point at these older places. The potato salad was just different enough to seem unique. It was dynamite fantastic though. I love potato salad and this is a good one. However,the biggest surprise was my first bite of chopped beef sandwich. You know those movie scenes where everything goes in reverse through the years back to a specific point in time? That's what happened and I landed at a BBQ place of my childhood. It tasted exactly the same! This place is special in a sentimental way. Anyone from Texas will be comfortable, like visiting grandma's house. You'll instantly recognize the food at first bite and all the stress will flow from your body as your faith in humankind is restored. If you are anywhere close, I have to urge... Go!!! read more

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Ol Hickory Stick...I waited so long to try this bbq joint. And I was glad that I did, until I got sick. Ok, so the service here is good, the people here are friendly. The food: the food was flavorful. The turkey was juicy. Their other meats are filled with smokey flavors as well. However, I'm not quite sure about the quality of meat they use. After visiting here, I got pretty sick. I wish I hadn't, but I did. Now if you're use to eating all different types of meats from different places and your body isn't as sensitive as mine, I say go ahead and try Hickory Stick. At the very least you'll be happy with the flavor and the cost of your meal. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Turkey, Ribs, brisket, beans, mac n cheese,, Texas toast yummmm - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great food and service! Homemade peach cobbler is the Amazing! I love the Hometown feeling and all the service people are so willing to answer questions and assist! read more

Super quick service, plenty of self seating, best pork ribs EVER and you can't go wrong with their brisket. Our favorite of the sides was the baked potato salad. We'll be back to try the rest! read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Ribs, Sliced Brisket, Bologna - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Always friendly food is absolutely amazing. I will recommend the nachos with brisket. I recommend this place to anyone that wants the best barbecue in Fort Worth. read more

Friendly folks, delicious BBQ! This is a legit Texas BBQ spot off the beaten path and worth a visit. You walk in, walk right up to the counter and order and these folks have their system down to a science! Once you have your tray of food, it's off to find a place to sit and there are plenty of choices. From the outside the restaurant seems much smaller than it is. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous for the prices! We can't wait to go back again soon! read more

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This place was not good at all!! Chopped beef was super dry and VERY greasy. Peach cobbler tastes like it came out of Walmart's freezer section. Never going back!! read more

Over all great service and good food. Walk up ordering with a nice selection of traditional BBQ meats and side dishes. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, even provided drink refills. Restaurant was clean and had a quaint atmosphere with all the charm of a local BBQ eatery. Many in the party ordered brisket and it looked great. I ordered the Smoked Turkey sandwich $7 with a side of beans... total $10... a decent amount of food for lunch. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

So, we were looking for a different bbq joint, that turned out not to be a bbq joint. This place was in the area, and we'd both heard about it so figured why the hell not? Old building, got the big Cowboy sign out front with the name on it. If you believe the banner hanging outside, place has been here forty four years. It wasn't very busy on a mid afternoon Saturday. Walk in, order at counter. Decided to get a rib plate, and a two meet plate so we could try things out. Got brisket and sausage on two meat plate. Ended up getting potato salad, kernel corn, and ranch style beans as sides. Plates come with toasted bread and a cup of sauce, pickles and onion slices are available as self serve. We grabbed a couple of fountain drinks. BBQ comes out and it looks pretty good. This isn't a craft bbq place. This is an old school bbq joint here. We got lean brisket, as is custom at old school places. Weren't asked, and forgot to ask if moist was an option. It wasn't the greatest looking brisket, but it honestly was tender and a little moist, not dry at all. It had a good taste. From the looks of the joint, I expected to get Eckrich style, premade, packaged sausage but was surprised that what we got obviously wasn't. Maybe something made for the place that they smoke? I dunno, but it was good, down to earth sausage. I enjoyed it. The ribs were tender, came off the bone good, and had a good taste also. I would have preferred some more flavor, but the ribs were good and what I expected. The bark was tender, not chewy. The sides were simple, but good. Corn looked out of the can, and the beans are, as advertised, ranch style beans. The potato salad we both thought was homemade, and it was your old style, grandma's summer hot dog cookout kind of potato salad. Light mustard base. You know what I mean. It really was pretty good. BBQ sauce is an afterthought nowadays, but I love good BBQ sauce. The one they serve here I think is fantastic, and addicting. I know I really like it when I'm dipping my bread/toast in it to finish it off. Didn't taste any vinegar in it really. I didn't get the ketchup heavy taste I get at most places nowadays. This is a sauce worthy of ANY bbq joint. Great stuff. Anyway, inside is pretty rustic. Looks like the place has had the obligatory build on's over the years. Front room, then a side room and a back room look like they were added at some point in time. It's a nice place, I enjoyed the BBQ here, and would make it a place to come back to occasionally. The price is certainly right. Everything was around $37, plus a few bucks tossed in the tip jar. Well worth what you get. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Rib plate, ranch style beans and potato salad. The bbq sauce is addicting. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We happened upon Hickory Stick while out and about this weekend. When walking in, you can tell the place has been in business for a long time (almost 50 years) and for good reason! They have a home style, small town vibe and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. It appears they also have a lot of regular customers. You walk up to the counter, order, and the food is served to you almost immediately. We enjoyed the sausage, turkey, chopped brisket, mac and cheese, green beens, baked potato salad, and macaroni salad. Of those, I would say the best meat was the turkey (very tender and juicy) and the best side was the macaroni salad. I'm looking forward to coming back to try more! read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Chopped Brisket, Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Talk about good eating man this place has great backyard style bbq. You won't find the highest quality of meat here but you will find good bbq and friendly faces. The toast is a rare side many places don't give so I was happy to have a big slice of Texas toast with my meal. Those baked beans took me home along with those ribs and Mac and cheese and the portions well I had to get a to ho plate because it was a bit too much for me to finish. This is one of those nice hole in the wall joints without all the internet hype. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I hate to give them 3 stars even though they had grate customers made you feel like apart of the family and there price were grate the bbq wasn't that good the brisket was dry no bard had no real flavor tuckey seem to be daily meat that they smoke the sausage was ok had a weird after tast beans where the best thing they just out of the can bbq sauce tasted to much like ketchup it a naberhood place maybe it was just late so it wasn't as good as it should be read more

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I arrived pretty late in the day (an hour before close) and was very happy with the dining experience. The ladies in front were very helpful with my food selections and we had some fun while I was ordering. I went with the 2 meat platter of ribs and brisket with ranch beans and baked potato salad as my sides. I also had a big piece of pecan pie and a large chilled goblet of Shiner Bock. The total bill for this gargantuan feast was a shade under $20. I gave it my best effort and while I was able to finish the pie and the beer I have ALOT of everything else for lunch leftovers. Solid food and a fun experience! read more

We happened upon this quaint bbq restaurant. We ordered the meat plates- turkey, pork ribs and brisket. The ribs and brisket were tender and delicious. Turkey was not as appealing, stick to the brisket and pork. The meat plates come with two sides. The Mac n cheese was delicious! I wouldn't recommend the ranch style beans. The service was fast and people were very friendly. We will come again. read more

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Found this during an outing with my wife one afternoon. Looked like a appropriate slogan for a BBQ joint and it wasn't kidding! Best Bang for your buck Bbq I've had for awhile. All the favorites and it was good! We each ordered brisket, and split some ribs. Loved the large side of sauce and always love a piece of Texas toast. Will be back soon to try more menu items. I would definitely give this place a try! read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Chopped Brisket, Sliced Brisket, beans (amazing) Mac n cheese, pork ribs and sauce. Texas toast. And of course SWEET TEA - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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You get more for your money and the people that work there are so kind and friendly and very helpful towards seniors . Best ribs in Texas

Great find! We got two combo plates that included chopped brisket, hot links, ribs, potato salad, cole slaw, ranch beans, and green beans. The stand outs were the ribs and chopped brisket. Both were delicious and did not need any BBQ sauce. The hot links were good, clean, and tender, but not spicy. The green beans and the ranch beans were both full of flavor and great side. However both the potato salad and cole slaw had a bit too much mayo, but still good. The restaurant is doing a great job with covid precautions. Everyone wore masks, staff were also wearing gloves, and all were 6 feet apart. Overall - delicious food, large portions, great service, awesome price. I will definitely come back. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Stopping for some bbq takeout. This is the seating in the back of the restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Another great Everman eatery. Been here a few times, mainly to dine in with friends. Lunch crowd can get busy, depending on the day, so going early is always a good idea. I've done a to-go order right after getting off work there and it wasn't as busy then. The sandwich plate is a good meal for a great price. I like the chopped or sliced beef sandwich with either the loaded baked potato salad or the mac and cheese. Friends have said the chicken and sausage were good too. The barbecue sauce is just how I like it- a little on the thinner side and a little more vinegary/savory than sweet. Also, the banana pudding and the cobblers are all good. Their desserts are all popular so you can't go wrong with whatever you pick. Good barbecue, great place- this place embodies an incredibly southern, small town feel in the best way. read more

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Inside is closed but they will come out your vehicle and take your order.. it smells good, looks good and taste so good. This is my second time here however, I could not get a signal - phone was trippin. The sliced beef sandwich is so tender - not tough at all not with a lot of fat.. the Texas's toast used and how it was used in my rib sandwich was... simply perfect. The ribs.. so meaty and so juicy. They were seasoned to perfection. I must say this hideaway will not hide from me anymore. Oh, after you make your order don't get so comfortable that you think you can chill because before you blink they are bringing your food out... read more

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I cannot believe just how AMAZING THIS FOOD TRULY IS! I legit had to stop the owner and tell them that, this was the best food I've EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!! Not just best bbq but hands down best food period. This place not only smokes their own meat, but they don't bury it in sauce, now they offer sauce on the side but I'm telling you that you don't need it. Literally I'm drooling just thinking about it and was trying to figure out how to smuggle them ribs back home. Next time I'm coming with baggies and tupper ware! The sides were also fantastic I had the slaw and green beans, also side not I'm doing keto right now and I ate that toast and I was not sorry! If you aren't eating here you should be, and if lived here, you might have a hard time getting me to leave. SERIOUSLY OUTSTANDING FOOD, and wonderful hospitality Side notes, plenty of seating the place is bigger than it looks, the bathrooms are very clean! Come get your BBQ here folks!!!! read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Rib plate - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Here's the secret... this is a dining experience not just an amazing meal. This is the real deal, I think they have been doing bbq for 42 years. Meat, sides, staff all amazing. read more

Your basic BBQ joint. Large portions and mediocre taste. Busy!! Located in the small town of Everman (very) near Fort Worth, Texas. read more

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Good and friendly service. It is hard to find a good bbq joint in DFW (usually it is too mediocre or too salty). Food here is not salty at all. The bbq sauce is better than most. Overall this is the few decent bbq joints around. I don't mind coming back if I am in the area but won't make the drive. read more

My wife was down in Texas for work. Our last night in Texas we wanted barbecue. So I typed in Google best barbecue around it pulled up Hickory Stick as the best. Boy was it right!!! Food was amazing! Service was out of this world. But the best part about our trip was not the food. But becoming friends with one of the ladies that worked there. She heard us talking and that we was from Ky. She said what part. We told her and as tears rolled up in her eyes. She was from back home and had been in Texas for many years. My family knew her family this ended up being the best trip ever! Hickory sticks is amazing the food the service the location took notch!! The crowd that came in everyone there was great!!! Keep up the great work Hickory Sticks!! read more

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One of the best bbq restaurants ive ever been to. Meats were perfect, sides were amazing, even the coffee was too notch. Very impressed. Go.

Went with our monthly guys group. Usually seek out a BBQ spot. Hickory Stick is a top notch Q place. I had Ribs & sausage. Ribs were tender & juicy. Didn't really need sauce other than HS sauce is terrific. Sausage was fantastic. Had unbelievable tater salad. Very distinctive & delicious taste. Very reasonably priced, good size portion not to mention great owners & wait staff. The ordering & plating was quick. Great spot. Try it out. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Pork Ribs, Sausage, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Found this place through a Yelp search on a road trip back from Arlington. Almost didn't try it because it was a 10-15 minutes off the highway....man, would that have been a mistake! This is a small family run restaurant that has been at the same location for over 40 years. Quantity, unassuming and welcoming atmosphere. Great portions of high quality food that have that family recipe feel to them. Brisket was tender and moist with a great snake ring and amazing bark. Sides were excellent - Mac and cheese was amazing and the baked potato salad (a new recipe for me) was also very good. Staff was super friendly and helpful and everyone we talked to was a local that goes there at least a couple of times a week. If you like good TX barbecue and are anywhere near it- take the drive and have a great meal at very reasonable prices. Brisket - 5/5 Sausage 4.5/5 (they don't have jalapeño but the regular sausage was very good) Atmosphere 5/5 - just down home comfortable with lots of local and restaurant family history (some great deer mount) Prices - 5/5 Some off the most reasonable prices we've had, especially given the portion sizes! A definite "Be Back" when we are in the area. read more

Good BBQ. Very tasty and I will be back for sure. Fast service. I had the double meat ribs and brisket combination. Large portions

Very hometown feeling, very reasonable in price, every time I've eaten here I've always been satisfied Employees are very welcoming. This is our new bbq place read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q is unbelievable. This was some of the best bbq I've ever had. Everything from the the food to the hospitality was great. We had ranch style beans, Turkey, sliced brisket, sausage, bread, pickles, onions, coleslaw and pork ribs. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Sliced Brisket Turkey Sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This is one of our go two places for excellent barbecue on our monthly Friday afternoon get togethers. The food is top-notch and the employees very friendly, helpful, and courteous. Even in these most desperate times the prices are good and the weekend pork chop - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday can't be beat. We will be returning and during our socializing there is no pressure to move on. I highly recommend this place no matter what time of the day to enjoy the sweet tea and great barbecue. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - The FW retired cops monthly pow wow. - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Flew in from Pennsylvania and wanted to grab a bite to eat before heading to the Air BnB. The first time I set eyes on this place I knew it was going to be exactly what I was looking for. Man was I right! The food was amazing, and the brisket melted like butter. Everyone who was on the trip with me absolutely loved everything they ate. We ended up eating all over Dallas and Fort Worth during our vacation, but nothing came close to this place. The owner and staff were just as awesome! We eventually drove back to eat here right before we left. After only being there twice, we felt like locals. Stop here. Eat. Enjoy! read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Hickory Stick Bar B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Traveling through and found this awesome, rustic, down home style BBQ joint with a small bar in the back. You got to go to the bar and see Gary, the Surly Bartender. He sure is great!! The food was yummy. Burnt ends were totally delicious, so was the brisket, and the potato salad. They also had Peach Cobbler, which I never seem to find any more. I just Love this place! Great staff, super sweet owner ( who hangs on site ) and Diane, a super nice woman that buses the dining room. She goes above and beyond to keep you happy and coming back. Thanks for all you guys do!!!! You're Awesome! Can't wait to come back ans visit. read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - Burnt ends, baked beans, mac n cheese and the bun from what was the burnt end sandwich. Yum!! - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Wow. Everything is so good here all the way down to the sweet tea. Order your brisket off the crown if you prefer it with a little of the fat, you won't regret it. read more

After paging through this year's BBQ Guide from Fort Worth Magazine, I realized that despite living in Fort Worth for close to 30 years now, I have yet to visit the Hickory Stick. Seeking to avoid the ire of the food gods, I departed at once. Checking the times, I was happy that the Hickory Stick is one of the BBQ places that opens before lunch service, as I already had BBQ on the brain that morning (I want it now!). Usually I opt to try all the meats (or at least the Big Three - Brisket, Ribs, and Sausage), however I decided to keep things simple and just ordered the Brisket and Ribs combination plate. The Brisket: the Hickory Stick is known for good brisket and I definitely was not disappointed here. Some nice bark and moderate smoky flavor, overall a solid brisket. Not a whole lot of rub on this, just the smoky flavor of the meat. The Ribs: While people have raved about the brisket here, I think the ribs are even better. A nice, crusty skin with heavy smoky flavor on the ribs make them some of the best in Fort Worth. Cooked to perfection where the meat only came apart once bit into and accompanied by some nice rub as well, it is worth going out of your way to try these out. The Sauce: While I never actually need sauce for my BBQ, I do like a little to dip the meat into. This tangy, spicy-on-the-back-end, rust-colored sauce may just be my favorite in Fort Worth now. So I would say my trip to the Hickory Stick was definitely a success. I now have another great place on the South Side to add to my rotation. If you've yet to try it out, stop on in for some good-old fashioned BBQ at the Hickory Stick. 4.5 Stars read more

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Q - The Brisket and Ribs combo - Barbeque Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas