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    Local Joe's At Cave Spring

    4.4 (46 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beverly P.

    BBQ pork was delicious. It was a fun place to eat and the server was great. I would eat here anytime I'm in this area.

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    Lisa M.

    Chose this place for lunch on our way home from Dahlonega. What a gem! Homecooking at its finest! We had the daily special and it did not disappoint. We even bought some of their fresh baked cookies to go! Everything was delicious. Will visit again when traveling that area.

    Steve S.

    Split a pulled pork meal with wife. The smoked pork was really great. Meat was lean. Just the right amount of bark. Potato salad was outstanding. The stew was ok to me. It had big chunks of potato in it. But to each his own when it comes to stew. Place has a good atmosphere. Employees friendly. Plenty of parking.

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    Great brisket. Different specials every day. Servers take care of you. Cozy little hometown restaurant

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    6 years ago

    Super yummy BBQ and accommodating for three distinct individuals tastes. Will return when we are back in this neck of the woods.

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    Hands down the best BBQ in the state. Would put the…read morebrisket up against the big Texas boys. Ribs are phenomenal. Sides are great. Deserts are great. Pulled pork is pulled pork. Awesome people. If you are heading to Chattanooga from Atlanta it's worth the drive off 75 to go here. Exactly what you want from a legit bbq place. Limited seating indoors. But nice screened in porch and tons of seating outdoors in the back. Highly, highly recommend.

    I finally rode out to Wardlaw's Lucky Eye Q and I'm honestly still trying to process how good this…read moreplace is. This is one of those "out of the way, but worth every mile" type spots. No fluff, no gimmicks... just straight-up barbecue done right. I ordered the super sampler, which comes with five meats and three sides for $48, and let me tell you... the portion size is insane. This isn't your typical sampler you share between two people. This is easily enough food for four or five people. The pictures honestly don't do it justice. Let's talk about the meats. The brisket was everything you want. Juicy, tender, perfect fat-to-meat ratio, and the bark was excellent. Same with the ribs -- tender but still holding together when you pick them up. No sauce needed at all. The pulled pork... I don't say this lightly... this is the best pulled pork I've ever had. It melts in your mouth and is packed with flavor. It actually made me wonder how good their pulled pork sandwich must be. The sausage surprised me. I usually get tired of sausage quickly, but this one had a unique flavor and was one of the best I've had. The chicken was also tender, juicy, and well seasoned. Now the sides... Cheesy grits were extremely flavorful and easily compete with some of the best I've had. Mac and cheese is simple, homemade, and done right. The green beans were some of the best I've ever had -- not sure what they're doing, but it works. Potato salad was excellent, baked beans were sweet and spot on, and even the Brunswick stew (which I don't usually go for) was solid with a more tomato-forward flavor. Dessert sealed the deal. The banana pudding absolutely lives up to the hype. Every bite has those crushed wafers mixed in, and the texture and flavor are just perfect. One of the best banana puddings I've had anywhere. They also have multiple house sauces (Carolina, Texas-style, Georgia-style), and the Georgia sauce was my favorite. Service was A+. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and helpful, even while the place was packed. And yes, it gets PACKED. I got there right when they opened and there was already a line. They do have extra seating outside, but if you don't get there early, be prepared to wait or take it to go. Parking, though, is actually not an issue. There's parking across the street, some on the side, and a large dirt lot in the back where most people were parking. Even with how busy it gets, there's plenty of space if you know where to look. I honestly can't believe a place this good is tucked away in northwest Georgia. This is one of those true hidden gems... but the locals clearly already know. This ride was 100% worth it. This is easily top two barbecue spots I've had in Georgia... and it might be pushing for that number one spot.

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