Best ribs I've had in Philly and maybe even the tri state area. Simply fall off the bone delicious! The brisket was a little lacking though as well as their sides. Would love to see some more sides offered and a better tasting cornbread. I love their sauces though-- mikes bbq sauce as well as the sweet and spicy. Plenty more to choose from as well. Fast takeout orders either by phone or online. They currently have some outdoor seating benches if you want to eat there. If you're debating to go, definitely give it a shot!! read more

REALLY enjoyed our experience with Mike's BBQ. Ordering process was seamless and timely. I was able to set my pick up time in advance, and they texted me that my order was ready literally right on time. In fact, as I was walking up to the door, they opened it with my order in hand...talk about service! The food was top notch. I was immediately drawn to their brisket cheesesteak (which I think is an underrated sandwich as is,) but they amp it up with their creative "Gritty" sandwich, which has lettuce, tomato, fries, and a special sauce on it. I could eat this once a week. They also have a delicious brussel sprout dish, and I thought their banana pudding was phenomenal. The pudding was topped with this caramel spread, which just gave it this whole new layer of taste and texture. Menu is rather large, creative, and plenty of sides to compliment some of the main meat dishes. They have a nice seating arrangement outside, spacious and comfortable (even though we ordered for pick up.) Fairly priced as well. Would highly recommend stopping in here to try the BBQ! read more

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I have eaten at mikes several times and the food is always great. However today the brisket and Dino rib (30$) was extremely salty. I spent about 100$ today and I was disappointed in the taste of the beef only everything else was good. Before I left I purchased two banana puddings packed up and left trying to figure out how to repurpose the beef because I'd actually be throwing away at least 40$ in beef. read more

Mike's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

They were very accommodating with me over the telephone wanting to ensure that my food would be hot when I arrived to pick it up.

Got here at 12:20pm on a Saturday and it was already a full house. We ended up ordering our food as take-out. Waited about 15 minutes for the food which isn't bad being how busy it was. We got a 1/2 rack of ribs, brisket, pork belly, and mac and cheese. The ribs came right off the bones. Decent flavor but nothing out of the ordinary from BBQ ribs. The brisket is definitely something I would go back for. It was moist and so soft that it just melted away in my mouth. We loved the extremely crunchy skin on the pork belly. The meat on the pork belly didn't have much of a flavor, but the skin was the star of the dish. LOVED the gouda Mac and cheese. It was super thick and cheesy. read more

Mike's BBQ - Brisket, pork belly, 1/2 Rack of Ribs, small mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Dearest Mike's BBQ, A lot of establishments opened up in 2018, and Mike's is one of them. Pretty much Mike's BBQ is going to be staying around for a long time. Plus that enticing aroma coming out of here, filling the streets of South Philly alone will weaken the knees. I think this is what heaven would smell like! I'll even go one step further in saying these guys pay homage to Gritty! We all should know about Gritty by now, you know the Flyers mascot who has won this city over with his crazy antics. That's right Mike's has paid homage to this character by introducing his very own cheesesteak. Ok so lets dive into this shall we! The Goods: * The Gritty Cheesesteak ~ This is not your ordinary prime rib my friends, this is slices of that smoked brisket with fried onions laying in an amazing roll made from Cacia's bakery, which is located in South Philly. Next that melted down cooper sharp cheese all over it, with a Gritty special sauce that enhances that flavor with every bite. Add some potato sticks, tomatoes, lettuce to this already colossal masterpiece, and this is called winning! * Crispy Pork Belly ~ Oh how I dig the pig! To me swine is divine, and the way Mike's handles this is simply a must order. Add some of his sweet hot bbq sauce to this and enjoy that flavorful ride. The Sides: * Gouda Mac N Cheese ~ (small order) Yes you read that right... You had me at Gouda mac and cheese. Order it that's all I am saying. You're welcome by the way. * Bacon Potato Salad ~ (small order) Now I already destroyed 3 out of 4 items here so I was already at full tilt. I really did enjoy 1 or 2 spoonfuls of this. Would I recommend it ? Yes I would folks, yes I would. I recommend everything from Mike's. Simply a barbecue goodness gifted by the gods above that will have you licking your fingertips. A carnivores paradise, and Mike you're definitely killing it my friend! I plan on coming back for more of this. I still have to get to the bones, those ribs , their wings, that cornbread! Just get in there and enjoy is all I am saying. Hug the cook too, I did. I also want to give a shout out to Lea D. for making this happen. She , along with other of my Yelp family kept on raving on how good Mike's is.. and they were not wrong! With kind regards, -Nando read more

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4/5 for food The brisket and ribs are truly divine, well smoked, flavorful, delicious and make you want to order 2 of each. The house-made sausage and pulled pork were not my favorites. The sausage felt like the flavor profile was a bit off. The pulled pork was a bit dry. Tips/Takeaways: -Brisket are a must here -Ribs are pretty good too read more

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I always keep an eye on its Instagram post for Thursday special. They always have innovative sandwiches such as general tso chicken sandwich, Thai chicken sandwich. I had Mac and cheese balls with smoked pork, highly recommended. It comes with 2 different kinds of barbecue dipping. read more

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Vibes: unassuming, no-frills, order-by-weight BBQ joint with limited seating and decent table turnover Tasting notes: -Ribs: meat has a tender chew, comes easily off the bone with a gentle tug; rub gives the meat a solid pepperiness, does not overshadow the flavor of the meat itself, and works well with or without the sauces -Brisket: a bit of char, a bit of chew, just enough juiciness from the meat and fat without becoming a tongue-coating type of greasiness; really reminded me of Texas -Mac and cheese: cavatappi pasta was the perfect vector for the creamy, savory, rich gouda cheese; recommend tossing in some sweet BBQ sauce for next-level flavor -Cornbread: soft, tender crumb with a fine graininess, very subtle in sweetness; surprisingly large square for one serving Other thoughts: -My friend and I ordered ahead around noon for a Saturday lunch at one since Mike's sells out everyday and the ribs tend to go first. Surprisingly, we were able to grab our order and snag a seat shortly after arrival despite the shop being pretty crowded with diners and people waiting to order. Between the two of us, half-rack of ribs, half-pound of brisket, the medium-size mac and cheese, and two pieces of cornbread came out to being around 45 bucks and food-coma-can't-really-walk-level filling. -Will remember to bring beer next time! read more

Mike's BBQ - Half-pound brisket, half-rack ribs, Mac-and-cheese, cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here with my brother yesterday. Had the brisket cheesesteak and the brisket topped with Cole slaw. Both so good!!! The food was delicious and everyone who worked there was incredible. Great service, really nice people. I highly recommend it. I'm glad my brother chose here to have his birthday lunch. We'll definitely be back. read more

BEST BBQ IN PHILLY this is one of those places where there's no frills and no lies, it's as good as they say it is. it's small though, i came saturday during lunch time and waited about 15-20 minutes for the food to come out and for an available table. we got half a rack of ribs, sausage, brisket cheesesteak, mac and cheese and cole slaw all for about ~$45. everything was delicious, the ribs were so meaty and flavorful, the sausage could be a bit spicier but i loved it dipped in their sweet heat sauce and the brisket cheesesteak is as good as they say it is, even the roll is so good. mac and cheese was perfect and i really love their slaw, it has a zest to it i enjoy and not all mayo'd up. if i had one constructive comment, it would be for them to try to make a spicy bbq sauce; i was craving some heat. they had some frank's i think but it wasn't enough read more

Mike's BBQ - so much food and goodness - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tried this place on the recommendation of a co-worker. Had dry rub and Asian wings, ribs & Mac and cheese. Asian wings and ribs were delicious! Ribs are fall off the bone tender. The dry rub wings didn't have enough seasoning and a bit too chewy for me. Not a fan of the mac & cheese at all. I think they use Gouda cheese, which I love but not in my mac. We went back the following day (the ribs and wings were that good) and tried the brisket cheesesteak. DELICIOUS! This place is legit. read more

Mike's BBQ - Wings...The only pic I got. We ate everything else before I took a pic! - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quote me on this, the best cheesesteak in Philly isn't even made with steak! Because why go with steak when you can upgrade to oak wood smoked brisket?! Before I knew Mike's as a gem of BBQ and sandwich spot in South Philly, I knew it as the glorious side project of Michael Strauss that popped up at Garage, Brewery ARS, and festivals to serve delicious smoked meats to the masses(https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/01/02/mikes-bbq-barbecue-philly-east-passyunk/)! But ever since it moved into the spot that used to house Barbacoa, I've been impressed by the casual no frills BBQ joint that serves some impressive meats, sides, and sauces. The brisket and pulled pork is smoked for 14 hours on oak wood then prepped in some signature rubs. Toss in Lancaster chicken wings that are jerked to perfection, juicy and tender full racks of spare ribs, and house made sausage, and you really can do no wrong with any of their meats. toss in glorious sides like smoked gouda mac & cheese, collard greens with black eyed peas in a smoked chicken stock, and bacon potato salad, and you can do no wrong throughout your meal. For me the the thing that stands out for me the most are the sandwiches. the brisket cheesesteak that I alluded to earlier comes with fried onions and an AMAZING Cooper Sharp cheese whiz that slaughters the canned crap any day of the week. On top of this you can even go Gritty by adding potato sticks and a special sauce (https://billypenn.com/2018/09/29/nicely-done-the-gritty-at-mikes-bbq-is-a-cheesesteak-hoagie-with-fries-inside/)! Another unexpected surprise sandwich for me was the Pulled Pork Italiano which comes with sharp provolone, spinach, and a medley of Giardiniera style pickled vegetables. With little surprises like that added onto real classic BBQ, they definitely earn their place on the map of Philly's best BBQ joints! read more

Mike's BBQ - Smoked Chicken so good! - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty darn good brisket sandwich. Of course, brisket is kinda pricy for a sandwich but that's how brisket is because of materials, effort, and cook time. Nice service. Order online. read more

My friends ordered from Mike's for the Eagles game. The gritty is an interesting concept and caught my eye when browsing the menu. The gritty is a brisket cheesesteak. The idea was way more appealing than the actual cheesesteak. The meat was amazing. The brisket was so tender it came apart so quickly in my mouth. What I didn't like about the cheesesteak was the potato sticks, tomatoes, and the sharp whiz. I think all those flavors didn't complement the idea of an actual cheesesteak. read more

Mike's BBQ - The Gritty Cheese Steak - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came in just as they opened and there's a lone of 10-2 people already there. You gotta get there early or probably an hour afterwards to avoid the rush (and risk the fact that some things may be sold out by the time you arrive). The brisket was great (ordered a pound). Juicy, tender, and lots of good smoke. I appreciate the assortment you get with some burnt ends (the most delicious part). The pulled pork was ok. I thought it was a big dry and needed a rousing of their variety of sauces that they provide. My favorite sauce was their traditional bbq. The ribs were good. Got a sampling of that along with their Mac and cheese. Smoky goodness and perfect compliment to the meal. You also can't go wrong with the free miller high life! read more

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Hard to find parking. Order first ! Get a seat Wait for like less than 5min! Tah dah ! Food is ready Great food ! read more

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I used to think there wasn't any great BBQ in Philly, but I've been proven wrong. The original reason I found Mike's is because I heard about their interesting take on a cheesesteak. It has smoked brisket and homemade cheese whiz. It's phenomenal! Definitely recommend getting it your first time there. Another must-have item is their crispy pork belly. It's earth-shatteringly crisp, fatty, juicy and delicious. If you like some nice fatty pork, you'll love it. That and the brisket are my two favorite proteins, but we always need to get the Gouda mac and cheese and cornbread too. When you're able to dine-in, they have free beers while you wait for your order. Right now, they do pickup and delivery, but plan ahead because they do sell out! read more

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Super delicious food and friendly, laid-back service. Highly recommend! The basics are all good, but they come up with a very interesting delicious specials regularly . Can't go wrong.! read more

I came across Mike's BBQ randomly 1 night so I decided to try it. I went with the Gritty sandwich and it was fantastic. One of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. The brisket was nice and juicy, it came with lettuce tomato, potato sticks, onions, gritty sauce and like a bbq seasoning on top. It seems so random to put this all together but it was great. The Gritty sauce was like a spicy mustard in a way which was great. The potato sticks were alright, they kept falling out of the sandwich unfortunately. It also came with chips, they were delicious. I also tried the banana pudding, it was really good. Very caramel based. Overall great meal. Will definitely be back to try the BBQ read more

I read all the reviews and drove an hour round trip bc what else am I going to do with corona. Any legit chef will tell you they check the bathroom when dining at new places bc they know if the bathroom is clean then all the other details in the kitchen are given proper attention if the least popular spot gets attention. That's how I feel about sides at a BBQ place. Mike's has amazing size. I got all that was available and I endorse all of them. Cole slaw was not from a big deli carton but made with love and mustard base. The potato salad is the cold version in case you were wondering and the kind I like. Beans are some of the best I ever had and carefully mixed with some meat. Greens were legit and I'm an expert on greens. Bbq - just get the ribs. To be honest they were great but I think comparable to the mission BBQ chain on their best day which has only been like once out of 8 visits. Brisket was great but it's the moist kind as they say in tx aka fatty vs lean but I prefer moist Pulled pork was tad dry and not much flavor unless you dump sauce. ORDER online bc corona and they only do weekends at the moment but online orders start at 8 Staff was AMAZING. Also they may not call you to pick up as much as 10 mins over so don't freak out if not exactly on time. read more

Mike's BBQ - They do potato salad cold in case you were wondering. Most do. - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Wow, a really great barbecue spot in Philly! The brisket was moist and tender, perhaps the best in town. Loved the ribs and Korean wings. Incredible sides, we got the collard greens, gouda macaroni and cheese and the still warm corn bread. Order was ready on a crowded hectic Super Bowl day. They even offered to carry the food to the car. A+ for food and service. read more

Brisket sandwich, pull pork sandwich, small Mac and cheese, small corn salad, and two pieces of cornbread. Seemed like a reasonable amount of food when we were at the register. We ordered way too much food. The sandwiches both needed pickles in them or on the side to complete the sandwich. The side sauces were a nice addition to the sandwiches. The corn salad is basically all corn. Mac and cheese is quite good. Cornbread is huge. Literally the size of five pieces of Boston market cornbread. Thank god the cashier did ring up the banana pudding. There is no way we were going to finish that. read more

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Best Philly Cheesesteak in the city! Now I know, if you're a purist, then a brisket cheesesteak doesn't count. Well, I don't care. This cheesesteak is amazing!!! I had the brisket cheesesteak, Gouda Mac and cheese, pickles, chips, coleslaw, and collard greens. Here is the problem, the sides aren't good, the Cheesesteak is singlehandedly bringing up this review. The Gouda Mac and cheese was pasty and overpowering. It's settled, Gouda should not be in mac. The greens were sour, the chips were somehow bland, and the coleslaw was nothing to write home about. Overall: Brisket Cheesesteak 5/5 Sides 2/5 read more

We ordered for pickup. It was raining a bit when we went to pickup. There weren't a good amount of parking spots, so you may need to search for a bit. But it didn't take us too long to find a spot maybe a block or so away. We waited outside under a tent maybe 10-15 mins for our order. FYI they ran out of ribs in zero time. So if you want those ribs you need to be ready and waiting to do so. We ordered the fried Brussels sprouts. Figure I hadn't had Brussels sprouts in years. Plus if you can get Brussels sprouts right then you can conquer anything hahaha well they nailed it. But in all honesty once you fry anything it's pretty much cheating right ‍but they tasted good. A bit greasy, but flavorful, and crispy. Texture was great and the little added mayo sauce gave it that little push. The Korean Wings were underwhelming. Wow! What a disappointment when they looked so good. So odd. They just tasted like absolutely nothing. Zero flavor...these wings are the definition of an oxymoron. The brisket was okay. It was moist, just kinda feel like I've had so much better. Just the same on the pulled pork. Folks, let's just say the hype is real. But, I'm a real one and these two pieces of meat were nothing worth bragging about. The Mac & Cheese with pork were the best thing we had. The Mac & cheese hit right. Although I think the Cheesecake Company did it better. Still they were tasty. They seemed to lack a bit of consistency though. It came with three and the first one we had...didn't have a good amount of pork (it was lacking)...the other two were great! The pork was a great added addition that I wanted more consistency of in all three balls read more

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This new gem is awesome. Tried it for lunch today and basically went for food coma. Tried 1/2 beef brisket, potato salad, italian mac n cheese, wings, and corn bread. Yes it was a lot and yes All were solid. I really liked the flavor of the brisket (crust) that alone was worth the trip. I also liked the cornbread texture and flavor (not too sweet nor salty- perfect crust and moisture. Good job team! I approve! read more

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Just ordered a half rack of ribs online and - gotta say - some of the best ribs I have ever had ) and I have been to bbq icons like Franklin Barbecue). Tender, falling-off-the-bone meat with just the right essence of smoke - truly terrific. Only thing I would recommend is to include napkins in the order. I ordered these takeout and ate them in a park and had to get a bit "creative" while eating. But, dang, those ribs were good! read more

Ever since Jason Segel held up the sold out sign for this place, I've been wanting to try it and finally got the chance to a few weeks ago. We ordered delivery and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Everything we had was super good and really satisfied my long standing bbq craving. Obviously we didn't dine in but the service was awesome with just the delivery. They gave us 3 large containers of their sauces (vinegar, sweet heat, and another one) and I loved all of them and I'm typically not a vinegar person. Half rack of ribs - talk about fall of the bone soft. Perfectly seasoned and tender. I loved dipping every piece into all of the sauces. A must get! Brisket - Also very soft and tender and well cooked. I think I just prefer ribs over brisket generally but this was just as delicious Gritty cheesesteak - Loved the sauce drizzled on top and the little crispy fry chips gave it a good crunchy texture Gouda mac and cheese - MUST ORDER. Collard greens - was a tad too salty for me given the rest of the meal was pretty heavy as is. This would be the only item I probably wouldn't order again This was also a TON of food and we were able to make 2 meals out of it between 2 people. We will certainly be putting this into our regular takeout/dining rotations. read more

I ordered the half rack of ribs, small corn bread, and fried brussel sprouts with bacon fat vinaigrette. The good: The ribs are BOMB! They were seasoned very well, super tender, and just tasty all around. The half rack with sides could easily feed 2 adults. They also gave me a small side of 4 dipping sauces. They were numbered and pretty much tasted the same with the exception of one which had a more pronounced vinegar flavor. The bad: The cornbread was... different. It was super dense and moist, more like a dessert cake than traditional cornbread. It is not what I'm used to being from the south and while I didn't particularly enjoy it, I did pick at it. The ugly: The fried brussel sprouts. I did not like them at all. They were bland, covered in fat (obviously) and just not worth the few calories I wasted on the 2 or 3 bites I took. read more

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My 500th different cheese steak in the last 20 months. Mike's BBQ, one of Craig's Labans top 25 Philadelphia restaurants. Gangemi maybe my new favorite roll. The barbecue was very very very tasty. I had amigo Dan with me and he had a tough time concentrating because he was staring, admiringly, at everyone else's food including their cornbread. I'm sorry but I didn't like the way that Cheesesteak ate. Cheese was falling out on every bite. Rob can you melt the cheese into the meat some how? Rob was great, tables, bathroom, fantabulous banana pudding and $12 at a top 25 restaurant is pretty darn reasonable. Great overall experience. read more

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If you've ever visited or lived in Texas, Missouri, the Carolinas or Tennessee you'd recognize this as an Authentic BBQ joint, just like in the Midwest or South, but in Philly! No frills. Menu is hand written on brown paper on the side of the wall near the register. You get in line and walk up to the counter. When they run out for the day they cross off the item with tape. When they run out of everything, they close. Food is served on paper on top of plastic tray. You stack the trays when you are done. A handful of sauce's are available on the tables. When you order they offer a free beer out of the cooler on the floor. So if you're looking for a fancy sit down BBQ place with wait staff, a menu all night, where they reheat your poorly cooked BBQ, don't go to Mike's. Mike's is the real deal. Authentic. Legit. For the more sophisticated BBQ folks: the style is typical of Georgia/Alabama. Not a ton of spice in the rub, strong smoky flavor. Sauces offered include: tangy, spicy, and a white Alabama sauce. read more

Mike's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I travel every other week and try the best BBQ places around the country. This week I visited Philadelphia and went to Mike's BBQ. I got there at 3pm and first thought that it was closed. Luckily, I was wrong and it was open. It doesn't look very inviting from the outside, but it's absolutely worth it to go inside. I had pork, brisket and bacon potato salad. The brisket was absolutely delicious. Moist and very flavorful. No BBQ sauce needed. I'd eat a pound of that and take another one home. Next comes the pork. I have to say that I like the texture and it's good together with some BBQ sauce. On its own, it's a bit bland just like at a lot of other places. But I've been to places with more flavorful pork, even without BBQ sauce. The bacon potato salad sounded very exciting. Who doesn't love bacon. To my surprise there wasn't any bacon on it, which was a bit disappointing. With that said, it was still close to perfect. As of today, this is my second favorite BBQ place in the country, mainly due to the brisket. Mike's BBQ is a must visit when in Philly. read more

Mike's BBQ - Close-up of the brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The Covid vax card requirement is an annoyance but it is not their fault. What is their fault is the fact that you are required to scan the QR code and up pops the menu. You are then required to input your name then you can scroll through the menu. While scrolling, the only two things that are not greyed out under the meat section are ribs and pulled pork. After my GF asks if they have chicken, (that's all she likes) the girl makes the chicken available after telling her, "they have one left". Was there a random chicken running around in the back? Anyway, she tells us to refresh the app and we then see that chicken is now available. So, now we have chicken, ribs, and pulled pork at our disposal. Rather than asking if brisket is available, we just left. I'm not going to consider myself a BBQ expert but I have more bbq pics than I do selfies on my FB from all over the country. For gods sake, I hold a Texas drivers license, that alone should give me X amount of validity. Owner: the times are weird and your city making strange rules isn't your fault. Offering a real damn paper menu at your bbq joint seems reasonable. Let the avocado toast store have app only ordering. Again, don't make it a pain in the ass to order my meal. read more

Vegetarian Review: Mike's is NOT to be missed by us non-carnivores! While Mike's is obviously known for the heaping mounds of bbq meats, served appropriately on those silver platters, their sides are soooo bangin'!! The Gouda Mac & cheese is to die for. It has a slight smokey taste and is ultra creamy!! You will not regret getting a large tub of this to-go, because I guarantee you'll be craving this again later on! I actually plan on stopping in and grabbing some cartons for a side dish for Thanksgiving! I think my guests are going to flip!! The cornbread is definitely one of the most delicious ever! It's a huge square for $3 and it can surely be split. It's super buttery and crisp around the edges with a hot soft middle. YUM!!! Although we took out, it still held it's own and didn't get soggy at all! Their homemade sauce selection is unreal! It's honestly really hard to choose a favorite, although their traditional comes close. Perfectly tangy, thick and smoked! Wow! They encourage lots of sampling and I say go for it, because it's so much fun! They even have little sauce containers for takeout! Hanks root beer In a bottle completed our veg-tastic takeout meal, although they are BYO and we plan on bringing back the whole fam for what we can imagine will be a fun, casual great night out! The place is small but homey and when I called ahead to see the wait, the guys couldn't have been nicer on the phone and then so sweet remembering me again when I arrived! It's such a South Philly style spot! And what else would you expect from Mike, who also owns Taproom on 19th on Ritner. I would give a 5 star for these few items but I'm not sure that's fair since I didn't taste the meat. I dunno. But definitely don't skip the sauce bar and sides! For me, worthy of a stop alone. *easy unmetered street parking and no wait 2pm on a Sat! read more

Mike's BBQ - Gouda Mac & cornbread. Insane!!! Veg-heads, don't miss it here! - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing. Just amazing. I have passed this place for years and just recently ordered pick up. Now, I can't stop. Everything I have had from the socials to normal menu items have been just amazing. The online ordering system is simple and fast. The food is always ready when you show up and the service is fast. The only thing that sucks is the south Philly parking. Apart from that this is a must try in my book! Order anything off the menu because you can't go wrong. read more

I don't always eat brisket, but when I do, I prefer Mike's BBQ. Moist, flavorful, and not too fatty, the Brisket Sandwich was absolutely delicious. The chips were nicely seasoned with the right amount of crispiness, and the Brussels Sprouts had a great flavor (although lost a little of their crispiness as I got take out). Ordering online was easy and I loved that the restaurant texted me that my order was ready early, and that I could text/call them back to bring it out when I arrived. read more

Mike's BBQ - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Right in the heart of South Philly is the very popular Mike's BBQ. This establishment replaced a favorite barbacoa spot that moved up to the Italian Market hood. Mike's has received great reviews from Yelp and professional food critics and in general I concur but just not to the same degree. I stopped in recently to try their 'Gritty' cheesesteak. Of course using the descriptor 'Gritty' every Philadelphian will know right away that the sauce has to be orange and there will be an orange theme to this sandwich. It was made with brisket as well as onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and potato sticks ... and was very good but I expected just a little bit more meat. After all, this is a Philly sandwich! A little more meat would have let the brisket shine more and to be honest that's what I expected from a bbq spot. btw - Mike's has a few condiments you can add to your order for free including homemade sweet and spicy bbq sauces. read more

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tl;dr a frill-less Passyunk BBQ joint with a rotating menu and free brews Leave it to Philly to give a hole-in-the-wall Southern BBQ joint the appropriate PA spin. The basic crimson walls are lined of framed photographs of Philadelphia architecture, classic sites, and local events. The menu is hand-written on butcher's paper and taped to the wall near the cash register toward the back, offering some unique options like a Brisket Cheesesteak with Cooper Sharp. The handful of unadorned wooden tables stuffed into the small space are decked out with 3 signature BBQ sauces (Sweet Heat, Vinegar Pepper, Mike's BBQ) and equally rickety chairs. My partner and I rolled through just before opening on a Sunday. By the time noon hit, a small, hungry mob had assembled before the door. We ravenously took our place in line and filed toward the back. After ordering, the cashier pointed us toward the cooler of Miller High Life (on the house), and then we grabbed an open table. Within 15 minutes, a server plopped down a heavy tray before us. We opted for 1/2 lb Prime Brisket, 1/4 lb Pulled Pork, 1/2 lb Full Spare Ribs (which worked out to 4 bones), a Small Pickles, a Small Gouda Mac & Cheese, and a slice of Cornbread (as a note, the "small" sides were shockingly large). The brisket was juicy, tender, and flavorful -- I almost regret even dipping it in BBQ sauce. The ribs were similarly tender but lacked the same oomph in seasoning -- I still readily chowed down on them. Finally, the pork was the only underwhelming option of the bunch, so I used it to enjoy the house BBQ sauces (which, although sporting a slightly unpleasant water consistency, were pretty tasty). Moving to the sides, the gouda gave mac & cheese a surprisingly sophisticated taste, in relative contrast to the stereotypical hearty rendition. The pickles were tart and tasty, albeit one-dimensional after a few slices -- these would better be offered as a small portion on the house rather than a full side. Finally, the cornbread was a letdown, dry and with only a single-note of flavor. For $40 between the two of us, it is a fair option for lunch. Mike's may well be the best BBQ in Philly -- but I wasn't blown away. Aside from the brisket, Mike's pales in comparison to the classic BBQ joints down south. Don't get me wrong -- I'll be back the next time I have a BBQ hankering, but I'll be sure to stick with the surefire hits. read more

Mike's BBQ - Full Spare Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Where do I begin? Perfection? Care? Dare I say Ecstasy? I have not had a meal that was so fulfilling in my life. I even began to question whether or not this food was actually food, or a simulation in a program written by the overlords. Follow me here, this food was consistently good EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I mean I couldn't get a bad dish from this place if it was sold out of the garbage. That is the kind of dedication they were giving in that kitchen.(They also have free beer someday and who does that?!?) Side note get there early. Which days Dani? Every day they are open. This is small batch restaurant, they make smaller portions to sell but the quality is so good, I'm willing to wait outside before the doors even open to get in this place.(Email them on special event days and gt in early) They are very community driven too! There was a horrible fire on Reed street a few months back, they not only GAVE away free meals, they gave out drinks and coffee to the first respondents in the area. They are giving back anyway they can. This is a place that in 20+ years will be a Philly mainstay and i hope to be there every step of the journey! read more

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Love Mike's BBQ. Grab your free cold beer from the cooler when you arrive. The staff are really friendly, down to earth and offer great service. The food is excellent with the brisket and BBQ chicken being my favorites. Potato salad, Cole slaw and BBQ bean sides are amazing. Best BBQ in the city (as at Sept. 1, 2019). They sell out fast so I suggest you get there when they open. Highly recommended BK read more

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