Ken's moved down the road from their longtime location. Very large dining hall and parking lot. Great hamburger and onions plate, generous sides; rib plate was okay but it seems the meat had been boiled to tenderize the meat. Great selection of meat sauces and the service was quick and friendly. read more

Now open on Sundays so this is my Sunday review. I thought they were adding a lunch special but not today. Usual menu is available and still great. read more

Cole slaw and okra were good. Bbq pork and chicken were not. Sauce was terrible. Service was good. Portions were very good just the meat was bad. Won't be back. read more

Ken's is SO solid!! Great food & service every single time!!! This may be out of the way for some people but I highly recommend Ken's for some yummy food! I especially love the burger and fries from here. So fresh and tasty! This is a huge restaurant so dining in is comfortable. I recently placed a to go order but I do love the dining in experience. All of the staff are soooooo welcoming. read more

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The service was amazing! 10 stars for service, but the food wasn't great to me. The BBQ ribs and chicken didn't taste smoked more like liquid smoke was poured on them before they were oven cooked? Sides were just okay. Everything was just okay. But they do a ton of business and lots of to-go orders so someone loves the food. read more

Ken's Hickory Pit BBQ - Cute decor - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Ken's is awesome! The quality of food to price ratio is pretty wild, everything's so affordable. Highly recommend!

Great food and great service. Clean and friendly people. Their breakfast is the best in town and their lunch is also top notch.

Great place for breakfast. Food was amazing. Enough to really fill you up for a busy day. Service was very prompt and courteous. The restaurant itself was what you would expect from a well established location. Clean and comfortable. The dated decor made it feel like a throw back. read more

Got the combo meal with pork and sausage It was great !! Them baked beans will make you sweat but they are great!! read more

The sauce and the hickory pork is very good. The sauce has a great vinegar taste which I love. We got there after lunch it wasn't crowded. Ambiance is fine. read more

Terrible experience today. I put in a simple order for a rack of ribs, 2 hours in advance. I go to pick it up, and told sorry we never got your order, and that I was the second person this happened to today. I will not be going back. place looked unkept, and the employees were confused it seemed. read more

We recently went to Ken's bbq for the first time again in years and it did not disappoint. We had a young waitress who was quite busy at the time we got there but managed to get everyone their drinks and food on time. Our drinks were about empty and she came right over to ask if we needed any thing and then refill our drinks. 10/10 experience we will be back very soon. I got the rib plate with okra and baked beans which is what she recommend us to eat. read more

The best breakfast around! And the barbecue is delicious. All employees are very courteous.

Love this place. The best breakfast in town. Their barbecue is the best also. ! Friendly waitress make the experience complete. The place has a downhome kind of atmosphere. read more

I had the stew and it was delicious. We also had a BLT with onion rings. Service was great everyone was very friendly. Not a fancy place but was clean and tidy. read more

This place has been a staple for BBQ as long as I can remember. I used to go here with my grandfather when I was young, and now I'm taking my kids. read more

Best breakfast you'll ever eat. Mrs Anne and Megan are wonderful. Service is always fast and food comes out perfect!

The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. I loved my server Angelina she is super nice. The place is just overall amazing

Great breakfast and lunch with fast service. I would recommend this restaurant for sure. Home cooked meals are awesome here.

Ordered fried catfish and fries. 30 minutes later I show up and she says they're out of catfish and hands me a bag of fries.... read more

Great food. The bbq was fantastic. The breakfast food is fantastic. Great service and clean restaurant every time my wife and I have stopped by. read more

Looks like a dive from the outside. I've driven past a few times and it's always packed. We finally stopped for breakfast today and the reviews are spot on. Super friendly staff. Affordable prices with large portions. I shared the smoked sausage, pork tenderloin and biscuits & gravy...so delicious! Can't wait to goo back for the BBQ. Found us a new favorite place to eat. read more

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Saw this place on yelp when I was in the area, gave it a try, glad I did. Good prices, a variety of options and sizes, good flavor, and excellent service. I was very impressed with the service. I was asked several times if I needed anything and when I did ask for something, it was gotten immediately. Sitting at the counter may have helped with this. I got the three meat sampler sauced. Good way to try a few meats and it came with three sides. The perfect bite was a scoop of slaw, stab some meat drenched in sauce, then stab a piece of bread (bread coated in sauce is optional). I ate it all! On the sides...Loved that fresh crunchy slaw. The collard greens were good. I didn't like the mac and cheese (left most of it behind). The banana pudding was so tempting...Had to get that. I liked it overall but there was something about the meringue I didn't like. Overall 4. Great service...that couldn't have been beat. Good food...I have had better but if it is lunch time and I'm in this part of town I will return. read more

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My husband and I ordered thru DoorDash. This was our first time eating a meal from here. It was really good!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

Great food! Bbq sandwiches wonderful!!! Cole slaw awesome !!!!! Banana pudding great!!! Coconut pie very good!!! !!!! read more

The food is always delicious. The ham and biscuits. Enough said. I can't wait until I get the opportunity to try the lunch menu.

If you want some, I mean some GOOOOOOD southern home cooked breakfast this is where you need to pull up to. You won't be disappointed! The service is fast even on their busy Sat morning read more

Ken's Hickory Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Not impressed at all. The place had quite a few cars in parking lot so we decided to try it out. Upon going to front door something seemed really odd. No smoke smell at all. Not outside or inside. How can you have a Hickory spit BBQ restaurant with no Smoke or smell of Hickory. Waitress was good and alternative. I got the trio plate with sausage, pork, and chicken. The sausage was cold and at best heated up but never saw any time on any grill at all. The pair was the best of the three at lukewarm. The chicken was cubed white meat and was baked. None of them were even near grilled much less smoked or barbecued. Upon leaving I looked at the smokestack and the guy in parking lot was producing more smoke than this place does in a week and he was using a Marlboro. Drove around building when leaving and not a single piece of firewood visible anywhere. Long and short of it this place should be closed for impersonating a BBQ joint. read more

I am not from Birmingham, but I make sure that if I ever pass by the area, Ken is on my meal schedule. Foodies take note, this is a hole in the wall place that you will love. If you pass by the area, do make a stop. My favorite thing here is breakfast. I cannot say enough about how good the breakfast there is. For 5$ you get a meal that is fit for a King. Take that McDonalds! My absolute favorite there also is the Lemon Pie. I make sure to get that every time I visit. Although I am not from the area, I was treated like a family. It felt great! And tasted great too. read more

Ken's Hickory Pit BBQ - Kens BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My father has been bringing me out here for over 20 years. The decor has evolved nicely and the food has always been perfect. The pork has the greatest balance of smoke and moisture I've ever tasted. The baked beans are tremendous with a touch of spice and a bit of celery seed. Come hungry and eat slow to savor the best BBQ, possibly ever. No kidding, it's the best! read more

Kens is some of the best, if not the best, barbecue in central Alabama. They are located about 3 miles from my home and it always feels like I'm traveling to a small town restaurant, miles away, even though it's not. The staff is always so friendly, food well seasoned and you know it's been cooked with love. I recommend the burger or the inside chopped bbq sandwich. read more

Great barbecue and a reasonable price. This taste much better than some of the more popular barbecue places.

Stopped for breakfast on our way to Blountsville for kids' baseball game (because why else does someone go to Blountsville?), and it was packed but didn't take too long for a table. Service was speedy & friendly. I got an egg & side of bacon (which was perfectly crispy, yum), hubs got the ham with eggs & cheesy grits. We both got sides of biscuits & gravy. Everything was really good. A little on the salty side but I give it 2 thumbs up. We took the biscuits home & they were still good the next day, just popped them in the oven for a few minutes & they were flaky & buttery. If you're in the area this is a worth a stop. read more

so good!!!!!!!!!!! Would recommend any meats especially the smoked chicken it's my favorite

I've been going to Ken's for an occasional breakfast since childhood. I've never been a huge fan of their barbecue, but their breakfast is a great representation of a traditional southern breakfast. There are a number of breakfast options: a variety of meats (including smoked sausage) paired with eggs, grits and biscuits. I've always loved their biscuits and gravy-the gravy is the best and a very generous portion is given. Seating is limited, but service is quick! Parking can also be a struggle, as the breakfast hours can be very busy. read more

My food was good but a little cold. i think it was because I got it delivered. Also they forgot to give me my Biscuit and gravy.

Ken's Hickory Pit Barbecue 4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215 http://goo.gl/maps/pdoYl I was visiting my home town last weekend and had the opportunity to take my kids to lunch at one of the very best bbq dives around Birmingham. Its a small place on hwy 79 near Jeff state jr college called simply, Ken's bbq. The place opened in the early 70s and Ive been a customer on and off since then. I once worked down the street for several years and during those days, I stopped there for breakfast nearly every day! The ownership has changed hands over the years but some of the same folks still work there. They've upgraded the decor and moved the pit into the back of the kitchen , but they kept all the recipes the same. Essentially, everything I had for lunch was just like it was in the 70's. All I can say is "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" They've added some new things to the menu as well. My kids had a side of onion rings and they were fried to perfect crispiness! Amidst the hustle and bustle of the friday lunch crowd (and it was packed) I ran into an old school buddy, Bill, who I think to be the kitchen manager. He stopped for a minute and I asked him about the pit and he explained that they moved it about 4 years ago and upgraded to a gas/wood smoker that will do a 100 butts at a time. It only burns two pieces of wood a day. Talk about green, wow! Additionally, he explained they have expanded and now opened a Kens in Oneonta and soon to be another in Trussville on hwy 11. We all had the pork plate, I got the small, with classic beans, slaw, fries and a piece of white bread. My kids got the regular plate but neither could finish theirs. The portion sizes are just enough for a good lunch. The pork was chopped and nicely smoked, the slaw is a tangy and slightly sweet and the beans are just like I remember them from years ago, just plain good! The fries and onion rings were all made to order. I didn't sample the pies but they've always been known for their desserts as well. They open early for breakfast and are known for ham and biscuits. Don't order this unless you're really hungry! Ive had this before and eaten until Im stuffed and still carried a togo box out with enough for another days breakfast! This is a good place with a down home small town feeling. They have quick service and a friendly wait staff. The food is fantastic! Urban Cowgill read more

Best breakfast ever

Ok all y'all can say it is great, it's the worse for me. You people should get out in the world and experience some food. Service is ok. Sauce, well no choice really. Best BBQ is my own on my grill low and slow. Only did this to appease my father in law. I would never go here for a meal. It's basically a dive BBQ joint. If I can avoid coming here again I will. I think it's owned by a Vietnamese gentleman. Never met so I can't judge. read more

Had the pork plate, sauce is a slightly hot tangy ketchup base. Pork was tender. Slaw, potato salad, beans all good. My glass of sweet tea was never empty. the best barbeque joints in the country "aren't much to look at" it's worth a stop. read more