I really wanted to love this place because I've heard so many great things from others -- plus, one of the well-known smoked meat guys in our area even recommended them to cater my daughter's party. But I don't book unless I try it first, so we decided to give it a go. The place was pretty packed, which is always a good sign that the food is solid. While waiting in line, I couldn't help but glance at people's plates -- everything looked good! Prices were a bit higher than I expected, which honestly made me even more curious. We ordered the family pack, which included brisket, belly burnt ends, sausages, and two sides. The sausage was really good, and the belly burnt ends were delicious. Unfortunately, the brisket was way too salty. I thought maybe it was just me, but everyone in the family said the same thing. The meat was tender, which I appreciated, but I was just a bit sad that I couldn't fully enjoy it. read more

I wanted to love this spot given the hype, but unfortunately, it was a letdown for me. While I understand everyone's taste buds are different, I found this place to be highly overrated. The pricing felt a bit high considering the quality of the food. We ordered two kids' meals--one being the brisket--and while the brisket was tasty when paired with the barbecue sauce, the overall experience fell short. I specifically expected the barbecue to be cooked on an actual grill, but the ribs arrived lukewarm and appeared to be prepared in a closed-off smoker. The sides were also hit-or-miss. The beans were undercooked and hard, the potato salad was prepared with cubed potatoes rather than the traditional style I expected, and the mac and cheese appeared to be boxed. The banana pudding was just "okay," failing to live up to the rave reviews I had heard. Ultimately, between the food quality and the temperature issues, I won't be returning. read more

Great food, better service. Can only think of positive experiences You will definitely enjoy everything here. read more

Better than average BBQ, but don't believe their on-line menu. Apparently the cook can shut down ordering midstream and partially cancel on-line orders. That would be fine if they would pick up their phone when less than 10% of your order registers. Maybe someday they'll either work the bugs out of their on-line ordering system or answer their phone before I drive 6 of the 7 miles it takes to get to 7th St and Dunlap. If you value your time, I suggest Taco Bell or McDonald's. read more

Ordered from this place for a July 4th party and everything was phenomenal. Had brisket, sausage, pulled pork and turkey. Delicious, great customer service as well. My first time trying this place and will definitely be back! read more

This is great barbecue plain and simple. Went in for my third time and every time has been great. Here is everything I have had that was excellent: Brisket, Beef Rib, Turkey Breast, spare rib, pulled pork, jalapeño sausage, Mac n cheese, pit beans are insane, grits are queso like and nice, and the smoked pecan pie is perfect. Nice short beer list. The people working there are nothing but helpful, friendly, patient, and generous (they air on giving more rather than right at or less than the advertised weight). Place is clean, nice to spend time in and see all the people truly loving the food and having a good time. Great place to bring a family- we did the yaeger dager and added beef ribs and it fed 7 with some leftovers. Good food and better people over there. read more

Disappointed. Quality has gone down. I asked for fatty and lean brisket. Brisket was cut from left over end pieces. Basically what was pitting on the counter.. No center cuts. I am used to the brisket being pulled wrapped in butcher paper from a warming unit. Sausage was ok. Both were cold. Beans were really dry and hard to eat. Cole slaw had an acidic taste. It was also dry, like had been sitting and not fresh. Ended up throwing away.both sides. Not sure I can recommend to others. I also most likely won't make the trip out to Sunnyslope again as a result of this experience. 2 meat plate. Brisket cut from end pieces instead of center cuts. Meats were cold. Beans dry and inedible. Coleslaw acidic. Bad experience. read more

Little Miss BBQ - 2 meat plate. Meats were cold. Beans dry and inedible. Coleslaw acidic. Bad experience. - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was in town for a bachelorette and my friends and I stopped by Little Miss BBQ for lunch. Holy moly, it is so good and wish I lived closer! Lots of parking out front. Line to order moved fast and you receive your food as you order and pay. There were lots of 4-6 person tables inside and more tables outside. I ordered the Sliced Brisket Plate ($22) which came with 1/2lb of meat and 2 sides. For me, this was the perfect portion. For the brisket, you have the option to choose between fatty or lean cut. As I was ordering, the server gave me a piece of the fatty cut and I immediately chose fatty. Sooo tasty and it truly melts in your mouth! Highly recommend the fatty cut. For sides, I had the coleslaw and Mac & cheese. They were good but probably not the best I've had For dessert, I ordered the cup of Banana Pudding ($4) and that was also very delicious. It came with 3 wafers on top but crushed once inside the pudding. Perfect way to end the meal! read more

Little Miss BBQ - Sliced Brisket Plate (1/2lb) with coleslaw and Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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As some of my followers know, I have this idea for Yelp: long time Yelp Elites (5+ consecutive years) should be allowed to annually give one place a 6 star review. The reasoning being that some places stand head and shoulders above other excellent restaurants. Little Miss BBQ is definitely in my portfolio for a sixth star. I've eaten tons of smoked BBQ across the country and much of it is very good. Little Miss destroys 99.9% of those places. Honestly, you can just stop reading now and go but if you want guidance on the adventure, read on. First of all, the way the lines forms at the Sunnyslope location (7th Street) is a little weird. I arrived at 11:35am and the line was well out the door. I was served at 12:15pm and when I left there was no line at all. Side note: if you just want the food you can quickly order it for pickup and get it right away but I would discourage that decision as the line is part of the experience (also, while you're in line you can grab a t-shirt or some sauces/rubs). Another thing that can make a weekday line longer is that Thursday is "pastrami day" and the only day you can get it. One of the first things that you'll notice is that the people working there are exceedingly nice. If you want to talk BBQ then they're game. The food? Absolutely amazing. Many BBQ places only hit it out of the park with one item, either the pulled pork or the brisket. Not here. The fatty brisket (only chumps order from the flat) not only was stunningly tender but also an amazing symphony of smoky seasoned deliciousness. It was a solid KCBS 180 in my book. In regards to the pulled pork I should say that my pulled pork that I cook at home beats 95% of what I find out in the wild. Alas, today I was beaten by Little Miss. The pulled pork was so tender and flavored throughout. The bark made my eyes roll back in my head. Absolutely amazing! I heard from a bunch of people in line that their sides were also delish but I was there for the meat and can't report on that. Sorry...not sorry. So that's it, my friends. In short, if you're near Phoenix do NOT skip Little Miss for an amazing meal. read more

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I'm visiting from New Jersey. A friend just brought me their pastrami. It's the best I've ever tasted. Can't wait to try the rest of their mine on my next visit. read more

I had the BEST time here. I couldn't choose between the brisket and turkey but ended up opting for the brisket. The server gave me a small slice of turkey to try and it was $2. After trying it I wished I had ordered a full plate of it instead! Which says a lot because the brisket was great! I had coleslaw and potato salad as my sides which were good. The staff was insanely nice and let me take a look in the back at the smokers. I love watching BBQ competitions and shows so it was really cool to see how they do things at Little Miss. I wish I didn't have to travel so far to eat here. I loved it. read more

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Our friends raved about this place and especially their fatty brisket, so we had to stop by for lunch when we were in town. Since it was a weekday at lunchtime, there was barely a wait, but I can imagine they probably get packed for dinner and on the weekends! SLICED BRISKET: You can choose the fatty or lean cut, but the fatty brisket is so delicious and a must try! Super juicy and full of flavor. Apparently they sell out but since we came for weekday lunch, this wasn't an issue for us. SIDES: I ordered a sliced brisket plate which came with 2 sides, and I chose the Mac & Cheese and Coleslaw. Both were tasty and paired well with the meat. The sliced brisket plate with 1/2 lb of brisket and 2 sides was the perfect amount for a meal, but next time I'll have to order extra so that I have leftovers to eat later! Service was great as well, super friendly staff. Really wish we had one in SoCal so I could come more often. Don't miss out on this place if you're in town! read more

Little Miss BBQ - Sliced Brisket Plate (1/2 lb Fatty Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw) - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I always visit Little Miss BBQ when I'm in AZ! It's just a tradition at this point. This is my first time at this location and it's easy ordering and getting your food. They have a lunch rush, but nothing too crazy. Service is friendly and seating was quite easy. Jalapeno cheddar sausage: juicy, good snap, highly recommend! Thursday they have pastrami: great seasoning, good texture Brisket: asked for half fatty and it was so juicy! Really good with their sides Beans: my favorite side here, so tasty and goes well with everything they serve read more

Little Miss BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My mother went to try this place because she heard something positive. It was on our foodie todo list. She spent $120 and it was crap. She actually called and apologized for the food! The pulled pork wasn't bad and the bbq sauce was nothing special. the coleslaw was bland to watery. The brisket was like bumpy shoe leather. It was a bitter pill. Thankfully we won't ever swallow again. Because this was a take out order, can't comment on the interior ambience or service. Sooo disappointed! read more

Little Miss BBQ - BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great family owned business!!! You pay good money for great BBQ and it's worth it!!! People were friendly and offered us drinks while we waited in line. The meat was phenomenal. Sides can definitely be improved and they really need to get a cornbread on the menu. Overall a great experience!!! read more

Little Miss BBQ - Fresh out of the smoker!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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When thinking of barbecue in Arizona, for the longest time the first place I thought of was always little miss at their university location. This new location in Sunnyslopes is beautiful. From the outdoor patio to the larger must have in Phoenix air conditioned inside dining area. A wonderfully seasoned brisket that I could taste the salt and smoke in every bite. Between bites I took some cheesy grits that had nice little flecks of black pepper, reminding you to go back to the brisket. Never losing that peppery flavor. A slightly sweet glaze on a MEATY rib. After several visits to little Miss, I feel like my favorite sausage. Here is the 707 house sausage. It's not spicy anyway, even though there are a little pieces of jalapeño throughout. And it's not quite a hot link either. Anyways, I think I prefer it over the jalapeño cheddar sausage because it's a little bit different. I really need to try the banana pudding. The next time I come here, but I always get this smoked pecan pie. It's so sweet and has a wonderfully gelatinous filling that just melts as it hits your mouth. Or maybe I'll just keep getting this and the mystery of the banana pudding will ever continue lol. I have a feeling that one of my work lunches. This week is definitely going to be at Little Miss lol read more

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Ordered 2 meat plate with brisket and pork spare ribs and a 1lb? beef short rib ! All the meats were just falling of the bone tenderness. The flavoring was good and the sides were not bad. Not sure how long the Mac has been sitting there as it tasted a bit mushy but it was still good. I know it's weird but I don't like bbq sauce. But alone was very good, I don't think it needed any sauce at all! The workers are super friendly and nice! The outside seating looks so comfy, the inside seating was cooling and clean! read more

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If I'm in the area I always go here for the brisket. It's simply the best and get the fatty brisket its amazing! The sides are very good as well. read more

Food has always been good I've never had there pork spare ribs until today and I even asked the guy cutting the meat how the ribs where and he said amazing !!wrong I'd say undercooked and probably wrapped to soon not an expert bbq guy in any way but I've made my share of ribs and these where not it. I was thinking of going to speak to someone and show them the rib but a guy came by and took my plate and threw it away. So that's that. Ps love the brisket. read more

Little Miss BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The people at Little Miss, do a fantastic job on their West Texas-style, barbecue. Just make sure you get there early enough to not run out of what you might want to have. It seems as though you get there at noon and they're nearly out of brisket, or one of the other meats. You basically wait in a lunchline to to just go down the list of what you want and sides, which is served up right there when you're ordering. It's definitely not fancy and yeah, your side options are a little bit limited compared to some of the other sit down barbecue places. The 7th and Dunlap Little Miss is much more refined (better indoor seating) than the one at 44th and University. The staff will usually check on you one time since you've already ordered in the food line, just to check you one more time to see if there's anything more you would like or if there's anything that may go wrong (that's totally and usually a NO!) THE FOOD HAS ALWAYS BEEN GREAT HERE. read more

Fantastic barbecue! Highly recommend the fatty brisket, both types of sausages (jalapeño cheddar and regular) and the beans! I like the potato salad as well. It's not sweet and I'm a bit partial to a sweeter potato salad, but it is still solid and I would get it again. We tried the mango foxtrot cider as well as the POG cider and they were both fantastic! I learnt that the cidery that makes them is in Mesa (Cider Corps) and veteran owned. I definitely plan on paying them a visit too! read more

We were 4 senior ladies coming for lunch after church They were very busy Adam let us park in the takeout space. He them escorted 3 of us inside where it was cool He asked people in line if our fourth could cut the line to at least get inside He brought her an ice tea and kept checking on her He took our order at the table and brought us water Adam went above and beyond The food was excellent also We'll be back! read more

9.5 out of 10. The ribs are huge, brisket was a 10. Get both lean and fatty. The outer season and smoked flavor is the best in the valley. Sauce is great. Sausage was good if yiu luke the spice. Pass on the beans. read more

This place is to die for! Honestly the best bbq I've ever had. Absolutely delicious and worth every penny. You have to visit this place if you're in the area! read more

Little Miss BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The recent Yelp article "best bbq" must be what killed this place. 5min after open and the line is 20 deep outside the entrance door. It's good bbq, but no where near good enough to wait outside in the heat. I'll give it a couple months until the hype wears off and hopefully the regulars can get back to the normal wait times. read more

Little Miss BBQ - Pork ribs. That's $12 worth of ribs? - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came here through a recommendation from a friend and we really enjoyed our meal. Little Miss BBQ certainly knows how to smoke meats. We got the 2 meat plate with fatty brisket and the Sunday special pork belly. We also got to try the pork rib and added on a sausage. Everything was so tender and flavorful. I loved the brisket and sausage the most. Mac & cheese - was nice and saucey, I liked the smaller macaronis too. Potato salad - perfectly dresses and the potatoes had a nice bite to them. Meat is served with bread and raw white onions, jalapenos, and pickles that you can self-serve. We also tried 3 types of sauces - mustard, regular bbq, spicy bbq (less thick) and I enjoyed all three! read more

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Wowsa! So good. I am veggie these days so I stuck with sides and they were all fantastic. Mac n cheese here was epic. So good. Cheddar Jalapeno Grits? Amazing. Cole slaw was killer too. My fam loved their orders also. Pulled Pork. Brisket. Sausage. It was all awesome. Plus the line moved fast and the patio where we ate was lovely. Really enjoyed our meal. We'll be back on our next trip to the Valley of the Sun! read more

I had heard that if you like BBQ, this is the place to go; in short, my high expectations were met and exceeded! I was met with warm smiles and amazing service. When we got through the line, and about to place an order, the gentleman behind the counter asked if it was our first time at Little Miss BBQ (it was), and he explained the menu, gave us some pointers on where to start and even offered some recommendations on what might be best at that point in the day. I ordered the 2 meat plate with pork ribs and sliced brisket w/ a side of mac and cheese. Coming from the Midwest, I had always thought that the BBQ in Phoenix was lacking, but was blown away with how juicy and flavorful the brisket was. I seriously couldn't recommend this place more if you like BBQ. My only regret was not taking a photo before devouring my plate! Overall, the experience here was great, the food was amazing, and the vibe was great. I enjoyed their prickly pear lemonade. read more

Some of my favorites here are the jalapeño cheddar sausage, fatty brisket, jalapeño cheddar grits, potato salad, and the mac and cheese. On Sundays, they have pork belly and it's hard to beat--I would definitely go and try it. In my opinion, this is the best barbecue in Arizona; it's better than Caldwell's if you've ever been. The staff here are amazing and always giving me samples and helping me decide what to order. The restaurant is also has a really nice "family picnic" ambience and a lot of seating. I'm a regular at this point, and I can't wait for next time I'm here! read more

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Been a fan of Little Miss BBQ for years now going all the way back to the University location and lining up an hour before they open! This recent trip was one with a good friend as he had never been before. We were there maybe 10 min before open and were first in line when they opened the doors. We walked up to the counter and I ordered the best looking platter that $100 in gift cards could buy. It has 1 lb Brisket, 1 lb Pulled Pork, 1 smoked sausage, 1 cheddar jalapeño sausage, and a Green Chile Burrito enchiladas style smothered with red and green sauce. We sat down at our table before the dining room filed up. I enjoyed this meal just as much as any previous time Ive been to LMB! I will definitely be back again! read more

Little Miss BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hands down the BEST bbq I've ever had. I loved how before I ordered I was able to try a few pieces of meat, I went with the sliced turkey sandwich and it was so tender. The ranch beans were delish along with the Mac and cheese & potato salad! Pickles.... BOMB. The restaurant was very clean and I love having the doors open and being able to sit outside or inside. We will definitely be back! read more

Must have some Lil Miss when I'm in Phoenix. This is what BBQ should be everywhere. The meat is tender and smoked. The sausages are made in house and perfection. The turkey is fantastic. Grab a plate so that you can taste a little bit of everything. I like the Sunnyslope restaurant because it has plenty of chairs, free refills on drinks, and they give you samples to try while you wait to place your order. It's a must! read more

I have enjoyed their food many times. I live in Sunnyslope. I was very disappointed today when I tried to order food at 4:30....4:30.....and was told they were out of brisket, ribs, beans and other standard items. What is the point of a restaurant if you can't count on them having available food at a very reasonable time of day. 4:30. Not 7:30pm. read more

The food was very salty. A waste of $45. I ordered the two meats with mac n cheese and the beans, with a side of coleslaw. This place might be for some people but undeniably not for me. Again way too salty. read more

I am addicted! This place feels good, smells good and tastes good! More than good. I feel like I'm walking into a friend's house, and if the menu shows sold-out on a couple of items I kick myself and tell myself I should come earlier! We used to indulge in the pulled pork with jalapeño cheddar grits, but have more recently moved to the brisket (wet). Oh my God. Seriously? We can't get enough. The team is so fun too We usually order a meal to go for the next day or for a loved one since it's just so so so good. Please don't eat it all!! Last tip: Try the burrito-enchilada style!! (Red is sweeter, green has some kick) read more

If you're looking for BBQ, they have a variety of meats and different types of sides!

Fatty brisket. Go ahead and try to find better smoked meat. Pastrami on Thursday and pork belly burnt ends on Sunday. Unbelievably delicious. read more

Little Miss BBQ is famous for their food and for good reason--their beef rib is amazing and falls right off the bone, the sausages are flavorful, and the pulled pork sandwich is juicy. I would say their beef brisket was a little on the dry side but they do give house bbq sauce to help with that. The house bbq sauce was okay. I would always come back here for the beef rib, it's filling and can be shared. Service is great at the counter, and this location is really clean and a great family spot. Overall, a little pricey but the taste is worth it and a great place to treat yourself every once in awhile! read more

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We love Little Miss BBQ, but had only been to the original location. We finally decided to try this one out and it was so nice. There's plenty of seating, both inside and outside; but it was hot, so we sat inside. The nice thing about this location, they're open every single day!! Hubby and I both ordered the same thing...a 2 meat plate with wet brisket and ribs. Their meats are delicious!! We wanted to get their turkey, which we've had before, but they were already out of it. However, we were both very happy with the meats we got. The wet brisket is so juicy and the ribs were tender. Our sides were mac & cheese and cole slaw. Honestly, their sides aren't the best...sorry. The mac & cheese was way too al dente for my liking and by the time I got to eating it, the cheesiness wasn't really there. The cole slaw is alright, but I prefer a sweeter, creamier one. I did add their house BBQ sauce to the slaw and it tasted pretty good. That slight issue won't keep us from coming back. We do love their meats and hopefully, next time we come, they'll have some turkey. read more

Ordered for a work event and EVERYTHING was OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! The set up and all the options the 3 sides and all the meats were so good. Happy to have added this BBQ to our meeting rotation. We will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

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