This food bussing. Real soul food finally. Probably the best I've had and I eat out a lot!

We Got lunch there today , and food was very good and hott. Young man at window customer service was amazing . Don't mind spending my money if good and service is good ; and both was on point . Will definitely come again. read more

It was so good! Had the smothered pork chops, rack of ribs and pulled pork sandwich. Everything was hot a seasoned to perfection!

I ordered with the intention of choosing items that could easily get messed up. Seemingly simple dishes go wrong all the time, and my litmus test, for the quality of other menu items, is to see who pays attention to the details. These folks nailed it! Wonderful portions. The Bologna was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of charing--cut not too thick, not too thin, just right. The onions still had a little bite in them to let me know they were there, so flavorful on an uncomplicated bun. The fries were awesome and cooked for the right amount of time where they held their shape, while still being tender and sweet on the inside. The Mac was on point, perfectly balanced, noodles cooked perfectly, not mushy. And what can I say about that pie. Defined by an amazingly firm crust, cooked through and the filling had the right amount of sweetness to balance the iced topping. Looking forward to trying more items from this menu. Highly recommend. read more

Inner City Blues - Bologna Burger with sauted onions, sweet potato fries and Mac n cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I tried calling the location to order ahead but no one answers the phone. Also the prices are confusing online vs in the store. Good luck calling to verify and there's no online ordering so I drove 20 minutes to the location and they are open. I placed an order for fried chicken, Mac and cheese, candied yams and collard greens, and sweet tea. My mom got potato salad and French apple pie. I absolutely love the chicken Omg amazing greens and the yams were perfect. The Mac and cheese needs some salt and pepper, also more cheese preferably. The tea tastes like tea with lemonade which I loved. My mom said the potato salad had too big of chunks of the potatoes but she loved it regardless. Just be prepared to be in the hood and also wait at least 20 minutes because the food is fresh. 9/23/22 update: I went in today for the same meal and for some reason it was a total mistake. The price is listed as $12.75 but I was told the final price for 6 wings and two sides would be $16. I received my food and the wings had no breading on them at all. The Mac and cheese was not good either or the yams. I went back inside for a refund and was given it without any issues. I'm just so disappointed that it was such a miss this time. I will not be returning especially for this price of portions are not consistent with posted pricing. read more

When walking in, it took me 10 minutes before he realized I hadn't ordered. Customer service was not great. The glass between us was very hard to communicate. He told me the food would be ready in 12 minutes and it took 22 while I was the only one waiting. No pricing written anywhere. Did not give me bbq sauce. You're better off going to a sit down bbq with better service since the prices are just as high. read more

This might not be the best picture. But y'all. When I tell you that this NC-style pulled pork sandwich and the brisket beans are some of the best that I've ever tasted, I am not lying. Inner City catered my work function for 30 people. The items came organized, individually wrapped for easy distribution, and still warm. Not just the food, but the customer service was also outstanding. read more

Inner City Blues - NC-style pulled pork sandwich and the brisket beans are some of the best that I've ever tasted. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I tried them out when the food truck came into my neighborhood for Soul Sunday. Hands down the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had in my life, and my family is from North Carolina, so I take this seriously! Hands down the best! Please try the pulled pork sandwich! read more

We found this place bc the hubby was really craving a pulled pork sandwich @9:30pm. This was the only spot open (they close at 11, AHMAZING!!)and we rememebered we wanted to try during the Black Restaurant Experience. We've lived in this area so the location wasn't ever a thought of an issue but as in other reviews it may be a bit offputting to some. Just park and go in; the staff is very kind. The menu was more extensive than I thought; they have a nice variety to choose from. We ordered 2 dinner platters: 1. Pulled pork/ Chicken sandwhiches, macaroni &cheese, string beans 3. Lemon Chess pie & Coconut pie - both sandwhiches were good, nothing to make you slap your mama but, good. They need a better way to package bc my sandwich got wet by the stringbeans, while in the foil. -String beans were the best part of the platter; seasoned so well! -Macaroni & cheese was sweet and I was not expecting that. Sweet mac is a country thing but I prefer salt & pepper. They tasted wayyy better mixed with the string beans. -Now those pies are a whole nother story! They were rich, but not overbearingly so. I would drive all the way across town for the pie alone! *We may have caught an off night; we'll for sure give them another shot. Everything was cooked well, NC style just may not be my thing.* read more

Inner City Blues - Pulled Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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If you want real authentic North Carolina barbecue you have to give them a try! They mince the barbecue and make it a special way. This is a take out only spot I would call ahead and order before you get there so you don't have to wait! The ribs fall off of the bone no exaggeration and the potato salad is slamming read more

Inner City Blues - Yes Lord! - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

1/2 lbs pork rib combo. In all my travels this has to be in my top 3. The meat was falling apart y'all! Very good bbq sauce. The collard greens were as good as my grandmother's. I can't recommend inner city blues enough. My new regular joint when I come through here now. read more

Inner City Blues - 1/2lbs pork rib combo. So glad I visited. This is the best local-que I've had in a very long time. I can't recommend inner city que enough. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was terrible!!! Taste it years ago when it was Carolina Barbecue back in day! Not the same or maybe I went on a bad night!! But sure won't go back peach cobbler was disgusting!!! Everything nasty.. we had two dinner brisket and Barbecue... read more

Went to their food truck. It was just okay. Compared to other options in Richmond (Buz and Ned's and ZZQ), it's just not as good. Very kind employees though! Friendly and quick. read more

I ordered ribs, Mac and cheese and greens through DoorDash to my job. I asked for extra barbecue sauce and was given ketchup. If I would've been given the correct sauce, they would get the 5 stars! My food was delicious, hot and seasoned! I will definitely order from them again! read more

Inner City Blues - Ribs, greens and Mac - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

NOTE: posting on August 7, 2020 This place was/is amazing! We weren't sure they were open at the moment because it's a pretty small spot, but within a few minutes we realized we just happened to get there at a good time! They were requiring masks and limiting the number of folks inside, for those who are also concerned. The order went smoothly and we got our food hot and in no time. A hole in the wall take-out spot with decent parking, and it's open pretty late. We got two pulled chicken sandwiches and fries. My brother got the six wingettes, fries and macaroni (he didn't love the macaroni, but people are all picky about mac!). I also got a lemonade -- the jumbo size is the only way to go, trust me. The food was great! I seriously have no complaints: the bun was nice, I got a decent portion, and everything was perfect in the order. The fries are hand cut, so we did put them in the air fryer when we got home... but who cares! They'd have been fine anyway. I got a side of bbq, Im pretty sure they have a tomato/ketchup based sauce as is common so it does kinda just taste like ketchup. All in all, Im excited to go back! They're still open pretty late, but I did see a sign about them being slightly different, so take some caution. I noticed some folks came in without placing an order, so maybe you can phone in? Worth a try! Probably our go-to from now on. PS for those who don't know, this restaurant is Black owned (and part of Black Restaurant Experience)! read more

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First off the food was amazing and the customer service was wonderful. The owner was at the window helping us through the order, very personable. Highlights was the potato salad which had onions, cabbage cooked in smoked turkey and pulled chicken that was marinated to perfection. Everything had good flavor. Added bonus was the lemonade, sweet tea and lemon chess pie. Will go there again and happy the location is opened late. The bun for the pulled chicken was average, potato roll or brioche bun could have taken the sandwich to the next level. read more

Finally gave this place a try after many passings. I'm very picky when it comes to food and let's say it definitely is to my standards!!! I got the pulled chicken bbq, greens, and macaroni and cheese. Not let down. The beans and potato salad were on point too. Too many people mess up potato salad and I didn't get let down this time. Definitely worth trying! Btw the greens are NOT cooked with pork!!! read more

I have eaten at this place for 50 years lol. I have never been disappointed. Yesterday changed my heart. The lemon chess pie is NOT the same pie as before. It was AWEFUL st best. You can not change your consistency in your food and keep satisfied customers. The lemon chess pie tasted like they made it in a backroom. If you cut the quality of your food, you will eventually loose dedicated customers.... read more

I went to this establishment during Black Restaurant Week and if was my first time: Excellent Food: we ordered chicken, ribs and chitterlings, cabbage, collards, potato salad. We were not disappointed. Ribs and Chicken were tender with an excellent sauce. Chitterlings are a hard dish to cook. It takes a cook who knows what they are doing and these chitterlings are clean and well seasoned and deliciously. We are definitely customers for life and highly recommend them. The staff was very friendly, courteous and down home comfortable - liked family. I highly recommend this spot and hope you enjoy as much as my family did. Peace/Blessings. read more

Excellent choice for down home BBQ! Great value as well. No sit-down service, just great take out, take home and scoff down pork barbeque. Lol I must admit. I copied this from a google review!!!!!....what can I say, it says it all! ; o read more

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I went to Inner City Blues that was once Carolina Barbecue and got the Wingettes and fries with a homemade sauce called OMG. It was AMAZING!! I also tried the SWAI fish sandwich that filled not one but two slices of texas toast. Their prices were very reasonable and I love the fact that they run weekly specials. They are definitely a hidden wonder but not for long with their great food. read more

I had their BBQ last year at Hogtober. The best bbq in richmond. The spice is perfect and the coleslaw wonderful. I will make it a point to visit the brick and mortar this year. read more

I tried Inner City Blues as a part of Richmond Black Restuarant Week and I'm so glad I did. I tried the North Carlina Pulled Pork sandwich and it was amazing. I'm a fan of vinegar based BBQ and have had a hard time finding it here. Service was great and so were the prices. I look forward to going back. read more

The food is horrible! the only edible thing I would choose at this restaurant is the cakes that is it. The fries are okay, but plain like cardboard, the fried chicken was soggy, the pulled chicken sandwich smelled real funny like I could pinpoint the smell, the pig feet was nasty, the NC minced pork bbq did not taste like NC bbq. They should be ashamed for putting this stuff on their menu and selling it. Please and I beg you to not ever eat here. I threw all of my boyfriend and I food in the trash ASAP! I am a southern woman and I do not recommend this place! read more

First of all please do not let the location deter you from dining here. When I say I dogged in so quickly that I didn't even get a picture!! I had the pork chop sandwich with Mac n cheese with a sweet tea. Let's just say o dang neat burned my mouth I was eating so fast. The pork chop was her well seasoned, the staff friendly and the service is swift! I will definitely be back. read more

Do not eat here over priced for 3 ribs they want to charge you 17$ you look better going to restaurant plus the outside looks bad area of town. read more

A MUST GO TO PLACE FOR SOUL FOOD!!!! So this place is a secret but it won't be for much longer. This place is amazing. All of their dishes are amazing a not exspensive at all. This use to be call Carolina BBQ but it was taken over but two great husband and wife owners who really know what they are doing. I would recommend a dish but all of its great and out of my 6 trips to this place have never been disappointed. I highly suggest that if you're ever in the area that you definitely check this place out because this is the next best thing to mam j's that you can get. It might be in more of a sketchy area but trust me it's worth it. As soon as those ribs/fish/ pork chops/ wings or BBQ hit your mouth you won't forget trust me. read more

Unfortunately my chitterling dinner wasnt as good as my previous dinner. I ordered Chitterlings with Yams and cabbage. The size of the plate was plentiful. However the chitterlings wasnt cleaned properly my yams was more liked a spiced mashed sweet potato the cabbage wasnt seasoned at all. However my fiancee ordered a "combo sandwich (Pork Steak and Fried Bologna). It was delicious. He also had half a rack of ribs which was delicious! read more

Man let me start with the service. AWESOME. First time so we were given samples to see how the food was. Let say I spent 40 while I was there. I ordered the ribs, fall off the bone, smoked chicken wings, fall off the bone, pork barbecue seasoned well, chicken barbecue flavorful and the fried fish fried to perfection. The sides were delicious (collards and potatoe salad). They have pictures of the food and all the food we received looked like the pictures. Ask for extra sauce, they forgot but ran it out to the cat before I left. Takeout only but the food will make up for it. read more

in today's society reader beware. I just may be a racist... With that said, I have found the hidden gem in ALL, yes ALL of RVA....... I'm not canceled yet? ok, let me continue....I met the owner completely by accident. She opened her store for me before they had even opened. I went on a hunt for BBQ but "The Alamo" was not open due to the plandemic. Google said they were open and fairly close. 4 miles away and about 30 minute drive... nah Im lying it was about a 15 minutes. So this lady comes out and asks why im walking around the building. I told her i was looking for a BBQ cause I seen smoke, i know its close....So after talking she opened the front door, Immediately I start asking questions... Im from the outer banks of NC, we have a different culinary style of BBQ . I mean it is what it is...After shootin the shit for a few minutes this lady opens up and realises we from he same cloth.. she southern, im southern, We obviously take pridePRIDE in our backgrounds. She starts handing me samples of what I grew up on, tasting the exact same thing I grew up eating. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST CAROLINA BBQ AND ATMOSPHERE... Race only matters if you can see it, but i felt like I was at the old country kitchen that corporation put out of business. I didnt feel privileged, I felt welcomed and at home....I felt a small piece of my childhood, a piece of humanity restored, I now live in south side and continue to give back every chance I want to eat the best damn Carolina BBQ in all of RVA... Here's one, i bought my entire crew lunch from them.. All of them being of latin descent... They said that was the best BBQ they have ever tried... Well all but one, He's just a funny eater...10/10... Thats what im gonna have for supper... read more

Ended up here because choice #1 vanished. Had to wait for the food to be cooked fresh. It was worth it! The fish sandwich was about 3 of them with two slices of bread, hot and fresh. The BBQ sandwich was a true Carolina style chopped and spicy. Huge portion of a sandwich, I went back for a second. Fast service on the BBQ, no wait at all. Got ribs to take home and again the portion was large and the ribs were tender, moist and meaty. Not gourmet BBQ...But you get a lot for what you pay for so it's worth the stop! read more