Here we go: I always put my complaints up first, so you can get that out of the way and then read…read morethe good stuff. Ready? I wish the pulled pork had more smoke flavor to it. Yeah. That's my complaint. The brisket is tender enough to cut with a plastic fork. The smoked sausage is perfect. The Hogzilla sammich, which is pulled pork and sausage with bacon, is big enough for two normal people, or one of me if I haven't eaten lunch. They do have beer in cans, and tea, both sweetened and unsweetened. The staff is friendly, and they know what they're doing. I saw one girl slide up a perfect quarter pound of brisket without even looking, and when she put it on the scale it was right at .25 pounds. Don't worry about the fact that it's in a strip mall. Just come eat. Get the brisket. You'll thank me later.

The rub on the turkey was delicious! Nice Smokey flavor. The staff was super kind and the facility…read morewas clean. The pickles are bomb! I thought the regular sauce and spiced sauce tasted the same. Tried the mustard sauce but didn't enjoy it, but I have never liked a mustard based sauce, maybe one day I will find one I do. Overall you should definitely give this place a go! So far this is my favorite BBQ in the Spokane area. Looking forward to trying ribs, pulled pork and brisket.

Stopped by and grabbed lunch and a $2.50 tall can on a Tuesday. Best decision we've made in a long…read moretime. Beer, perfectly cold. Food, perfectly delicious. We will be back.

The food here steals the show. Both sandwiches we had were outstanding and our server was…read morefriendly. She was working the entire place by herself and it was pretty busy. It can somewhat loud when it's busy, but that just adds to the ambiance. This is located in an odd spot but worth the effort in finding it.

Saw this truck on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Happened to be at a slough race in St. John,…read moreWashington and the truck was there. Had to try it. I thought it was good but not great. I've had much better brisket. To me it seemed dry. They had a selection of sauce that was good. The mac and cheese was good but appeared to have been sitting for a while. I understand that they were at a remote location and that's why the quality suffered. The lady serving wasn't the friendliest. It was hot out and she must have been burned out. I really think I caught them at a bad time.

We encountered this food truck at a community event in Spangle WA. This is by far the best BBQ we…read morehave ever eaten. The beef brisket is so good. It just melts in your mouth. I recommend the hot BBQ sauce, my wife liked the milder variety. The prices are really good for the quality. The only drawback is you have to wait for a special event. We did buy some of their BBQ sauce, but it's not quite the same at home as it is enjoying their cooking. We look for their events all the time, and if close, we take advantage.

Waitress was rude AF and argumentative from the get go. Also she carded me--I'm 56. She said, if…read more"they close her down, her kids don't eat". Insert eye roll. Why would the fuzz be coming into the bar and shaking down retirees. The food was poor to adequate. Hamburgers and fries were OK but the fried cheese was awful. The patio was the best thing about the place but not enough to go back.

I do know the back story with this place. Popular joint from the West Seattle area, who expanded…read moretoo fast, closed locations, but took a chance on opening a new one in our metro. I thank them for doing so. Every danged bite of protein is amazing. Smokey, but not overly so. Seasoned lightly, allowing the flavor of the meat to shine. Sides that not just compliment the cue, but make your fork reach for them---in between your hands picking up bones and gnawing off the soft parts in a primitive manner. We here in the Inland Empire have some pretty darned good smoked meats available to us, and those of us who have prolifically reviewed for a decade+, know that was not always the case. These guys hold the mantle, for now, with Texas-style barbecue...

We discovered Betty Jean's BBQ this past weekend. Wish we had known earlier! The food was…read moresensational. Although they identify as Carolina cooking, it was pure Texan to me! We had pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, ribs (OMG!), and sides of hush puppies, slaw, and baked beans, all super good. When you go, give the BBQ a chance to shine -- don't use red BBQ sauce. It might be great, but real BBQ does not need ketchup! They are on South Hill adjacent to Miller's Hardware on 29th. Don't wait to try them -- you won't be able to stop yearning for more!

Smells Good, Tastes Better! We tried a sampler-…read more Pulled chicken sandwich with slaw (yummy) Angus brisket ( fall apart tender) Bbq chicken with a mild sweet spicy sauce Sides were great- baked beans, Mac, and fried corn- just whole kernel corn with great seasoning. Sweet tea was thirst quenching! Still more to try next time.

This spot made me fall in love with Spokane's food scene. While I can't claim to have been to tons…read moreof restaurants in the area, this one made me decide I needed to come back to Spokane to get more of their amazing Corn Bread and try some other places in the area. Let me just say... their cornbread. So good. I was visiting on a work trip and I loved my experience at the restaurant so much I returned the next day with a friend also in town for work. The cornbread is like a dessert even if it's meant to be an appetizer. Now every time I come into town, even if I don't eat at the restaurant, I order at least two cornbreads to take home with me. I will say one time they did burn it and I hadn't realized it til I was already well on my way back to the west side. The most recent time I went about 3 weeks ago the cornbread was not burnt, but I feel like it wasn't AS good as I recalled the other 4 times I went to the restaurant. Next time I'm in the area, I'll opt to eat in the restaurant and enjoy it fresh! Every time I've been, I have had great service. The staff is always kind even if they're slammed! The first time I went I chatted with the bartender since I was alone and sat at the bar. They also have really great drinks! Finally, their bathrooms are nicely decorated! Definitely have recommended this place to many!

The restaurant was very beautiful and had beautiful New Orleans art. They were plants and the tons…read moreof natural light. The service was great and our waitress was attentive. But that was all that was great. It seems that everything is cooked on the highest temperature. We got hushpuppies and whipped honey cornbread for appetizers. The hushpuppies were dense and while they lack flavor - I did enjoy the sauce that came on the side. It was spicy and had a nice flavor. Although it was obvious they do fry the hush puppies and fish in the same oil. The honey corn bread was burned and tasted of burnt oil. It was oily and had a strange taste and was overwhelmingly sweet. (You'll find that burnt is a common theme.) My Cajun burger was good but the buns were burned. The meat was juicy and had a nice flavour. The fries were seasoned well and were crispy while being soft on the inside. The pork ribs were decent. The sauce was nice. They weren't fall of the bone tender, but still tender enough. The coleslaw on the side was very sour and spicy. It was more like spicy sauerkraut rather than coleslaw. The seafood boil was underwhelming small especially for the price. The shrimp were overcooked. The clams were very small. The muscles still had beards. The potatoes and corn were cooked nicely. It needed more salt and sauce. The sweet teas came unsweetened and while it did came with sugar on the side - the grains were too big to actually stir in. And I would like the mentioned that my cup of water had black specks floating around in it. All in all - I wouldn't return.

We came across this place when we were searching for dinner one evening while in Spokane. We didn't…read morewant anything fancy, but also didn't want fast food. This was the perfect in between! I had heard about this place from a friend, who is originally from the south, so when he was raving about it, I figured it was good. The place is a vibey dive. It has some cool art on the wall that is meant to do just that. They care much less about what you think of the place and way more about how good the food is! The gentlemen who run the place do a really nice job and got our food out to us really quick. They have tons of different options, including some really good hush puppies, some next level chicken and some really good pie desserts. Get there early because, as we found, they do run out of some of the pies. The chicken is masterful! From our time in the south, we learned that you shouldn't have to put anything on your chicken. Here....you don't have to put anything on the chicken! It's juicy, salty, southern chicken at its best. Paired with hush puppies and some fries, this makes you want more and want it now. The ribs were another must have. They were absolutely delicious! Falling off the bone and saucy to boot! Go here. Go early. Go chicken!

I felt very lucky that I stopped by Chicken N More while visiting Spokane. Honestly loved it so…read moremuch I just wished I live closer. The place is super small and cozy, with that comforting local feeling right when you walk in. I had the ribs and chicken tenders, and fries. The ribs were just... ridiculously good, especially for the price. Probably some of the cheapest I've had in Spokane, but still incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavors. Chicken tenders were also amazing, crispy outside, juicy inside, and perfectly seasoned. Even the fries were addictive. I kept eating more even after I was already full. I really wanted to try more of the menu but just couldn't have another bite because I was too full. Definitely one of those places I'd happily come back to every time I'm in town.

If you're craving soul food in Spokane, you need to check out Fresh Soul. The catfish sandwich…read morethere is seriously next level. The fish is perfectly seasoned with a crispy golden crust on the outside while staying flaky and tender inside. Every bite has that fresh, homemade flavor that makes you stop talking for a second just to appreciate it. The bread holds everything together perfectly without overpowering the fish, and the whole sandwich tastes like it was made with real care and soul. What really makes the experience stand out is how comforting and authentic the food feels. The catfish sandwich isn't just good -- it's the kind of meal you keep thinking about afterward. Pair it with their sides and sweet tea, and it's one of the most satisfying meals you can get in Spokane. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is friendly, and you can tell the restaurant genuinely cares about both the food and the community. Customers consistently praise the catfish and the warm hospitality.

Big fan of the red beans and rice, sweet cornbread, and the well seasoned fried chicken. Ribs were…read moreabout 1/4 fat and the sauce was barely sweet. I gave big chunks to my dog. Will be back for everything else but the ribs. Street parking is easy and plentiful. Service is quick and friendly. They close for 2 months during winter.