Ordered the 8oz Brisket plate. Meat was moist and flavorful. I did note a lack of that stick burner smoker flavor though. Pretty sure they are using a Propane or pellet smoker to cook on. Not that using either is bad per se. But you just don't get the same results I think. Fat was rendered correctly and it pulled apart nicely. The greens were very good and had chunks of smoked chicken in it. The sweet potato tots were very good. After 3/4 way through them, they got too sweet for me though. Very much so like a sweet potato pie. They are fried to a dark brown rendering a nice crispy shell outside with melt in your mouth filling inside. The thick white bread slice I did not really eat, but it was nothing special. Perhaps if it was basted in rendered butter and toasted it would be good. They had fresh lemonade and teas on tap. Sodas were in a can. If you like saucing your Que, make sure to ask for extra cups as they are a bit small. They have the standard sauce tomatoe/molasses tasting sauce with a mild peppery taste or you can ask for NC mustard, SC vinegar or 'Bama white sauce if you like it that way. The atmosphere was rustic cabin with lists of pics on the wall. Customer pace was slow but steady as I dined in. Take out was definitely the order of the day even though plenty of seating was available. Over all I enjoy the food here. Give me more smoke on the meat and I'd make it a regular spot for sure. I wouldn't pass up eating here at all though. read more

Pig-n-Chik - 8oz brisket plate, greens, sweet potato tots, Chocolate Cream Pie - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great BBQ. Always consistently good. My favorite is pulled pork sandwich and their mac and cheese. Yum!

Everyone is friendly and treat you with the old fashion customer service. The ice thing is in the cooler which is odd but gives this place a little character. Meats and okra are my favorites here. Key lime pie recipe needs a little love on flavor. Heads up if you order brisket you have to choose the fat level and fries are not salted per the typical customer but they have it readily available read more

This is the worst place I've eaten in Atlanta to date. The pulled pork was burnt and over salted, it is served on a plain piece of white bread that absorbed the oil and was saturated by the time it was brought to the table. The greens are too salty and tastes like a bottle of hot sauce was dropped in them. The macncheese was good. But the thing that really made me leave this review was I brought my father who is a retired veteran with me, and the next customer in line was a mid-70s male and the women at the counter said he "looked like a veteran" and she always asked so she could give a 25% discount. But my father wasn't asked even though he served over 20 years. The service is fast, but the food isn't good. Save your $15 per meal and go somewhere with better quality food, larger portion sizes, and less salt. read more

First time here and nothing short of amazing. Veronica and the manager on duty was extremely helpful and honest. This will not be my last time, come and enjoy some great food with some great people and great service. read more

Okay BBQ place A few of us stopped in for lunch to get to go orders, from the recommendation of the driver. Prices are fairly comparable to other BBQ restaurant chains. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with two sides ($8.13). My sides were fried okra and Brunswick stew. Starting with the sides, the fried okra weren't bad, not very crunchy but not soggy either. I liked the flavor. The Brunswick stew, which I'm hyper critical of since I LOVE good Brunswick stew, was a little too watery for my tastes. The flavor was not so great on its own, but after 'dressing it up' with some extra BBQ sauce, it was salvageable. Probably wouldn't get it again. The pulled pork sandwich was served on thick cut white bread, and came with generous portions of meat. The pork was moist but lacked any flavor, which forced me to use sauce (which I requested on the side) to get any flavor on my sandwich At the end, it was okay for lunch, but it may be a while before I come back read more

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Pool food . The food isn't bad but it's what I would have soon as I would hop out the pool .

Came in for their free veteran meal on Veterans Day. Was told i had to sit and eat inside their restaurant in order to have it. No other location has ever required this ever. Let alone during a pandemic. They were not the least bit apologetic Andrea certainly did not feel honored or appreciated by the experience. Do yourself a favor. Go to the location on Roswell Rd. I took a chance, apparently by coming to another one. I have gone to the Roswell Rd location for over a decade and have never been let down. Have also never been laughed at by a teenager at that location. If customer appreciation and veteran appreciation and just being treated with dignity matter, Eat somewhere else. I guess if i really didn't want to have to give away free food, whether to honor someone or not, I'd offer it at the risk of health to discourage as many people as possible. read more

Now that's good barbecue! This very small chain produced a damned good pulled-chicken sandwich. (Get over your all-white preferences and do the mixed thing.) The meat was tender and smoky. It didn't really need sauce, but that didn't stop me from trying all three. And they were all very good. Yes, even the mustard BBQ sauce. The mac & cheese side was excellent. Though the cole-slaw was somewhat forgettable. I will have to try the Brunswick stew next time. Staff was very personable and friendly. Service was fast and precise. I'll be back... read more

I'd heard about Pig-n-Chik on the local PBS TV documentary about Atlanta barbeque and the reviews were good. Time to check it out. Their latest location is just north of Emory University near the Sage Hill shopping area at the corner of Clifton and Briarcliff roads -- appropriately in the same building that for years housed Dusty's Barbeque. Here's the "yay," "meh" and "boo" of it ... IMHO: Yay!: Tasty, tender pork with three choices of decent sauce: regular, mustard and hot. The hot is not SUPER hot, but it's definitely spicy. Meh: Mac & cheese is OK... not great. The thick, rich cheese is tasty -- but only in the way that it reminds you of our friends at the Kraft company. Fox Bros. M&C is way better. Brunswick stew: Not a lot of meat. Lots of corn and stock. Boo: Diet Coke available in cans only. No fountain. Seating: Inside is small and cramped. Outside, there's a nice deck, but the chairs are terrible. Bottom line: worth a try. See how you like it. read more

Pig-n-Chik - Pulled Pork Plate $16: Left to right: Brunswick stew, pulled pork, bread, hot barbeque sauce, mac&cheese, Diet Coke - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place is A-OK! I got their Combo #1 and here are my thoughts.... Pulled Pork - Tender pulled pork with chunks of bark mixed it! Very nice! Chicken - Awesome! Definitely my favorite part of the whole plate! I'd never had smoked chicken before, but now I'm in love! The smoke just brings out and enhances all of the flavors that are already in the chicken!! And the meat was still very moist, tender and juicy! Beef - I didn't know what to expect from this "beef". I wondered if they meant brisket?? But no! It looked completely different from any brisket I've ever seen. There was a nice layer of bark still attached to each slice and the meat was falling apart! It wasn't quite as juicy as the rest of the meat, but it's great flavor would put it in second - better than the pork! Steamed broccoli - Exactly what the menu calls it. Steamed broccoli. It's certainly nothing special. But after filling up on meat, I was happy to take it home and have it with my eggs for the breakfast the next morning. Fries - Probably the only disappointing part of the plate. I'm pretty sure these crinkle cut babies came from the freezer. This place had nice people, easy parking and fast service. Not bad if you want to try some BBQ, but want to avoid the lines and high prices of some other places in town. read more

Pig-n-Chik - Combo #1 - pork, chicken, beef. Side of fries and broccoli - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I'm by no means a barbecue connoisseur. Nonetheless, I have eaten barbecue in multiple U.S. regions while in the company of individuals who are well-versed in the intricacies of its preparation. That being said, I'm not inclined to think that Pig-n-Chik is the best barbecue in Atlanta; however, it's certainly not the worst either. Food: The menu at Pig-n-Chik is comprised of traditional southern American barbecue fare. Offerings include various sandwiches and plates with meat options such as pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken, turkey, and pork ribs. Contrary to most barbecue establishments, you can order the plates in three different portion sizes: small, medium, and large. They also offer fish (tilapia and salmon) and a vegetable plate. During my visit, I opted for the barbeque chicken with mac n' cheese and fries. I appreciated that the chicken was pulled and found it to be tender and flavorful. However, the mac n' cheese was less than memorable; the reviewer who stated that it was superior to Community Barbecue's rendition is severely off the mark. Service: Friendly and efficient. You essentially place your order at the front counter and they bring the food out to you when it's ready. I dined here on a Saturday evening and it took less than 5 minutes for the order to be delivered. There is no table service, so customers are responsible for disposing of their own trash. Atmosphere: The whole restaurant exuded somewhat of a makeshift, low-budget feel, but I suppose that doesn't really matter to the barbecue-eating demographic. In addition to ample indoor seating, the restaurant also has a large covered outdoor patio. Cost: The prices are consistent with most other Atlanta barbecue restaurants. Small plates are $7-$9, medium plates are $11-$14, and large plates are $14-$22, all of which include 2 sides. Sandwiches are $5-$7, but sides are extra (~$2 each). Non-alcoholic drinks are $1.40, but a limited beer selection is also available. Other: There is ample off-street parking in the restaurant's private lot, which can be accessed from either Clifton or Briarcliff Rds. It's also important to note that Pig-n-Chik is located down the street from both CDC and Emory, so they can get quite busy during the weekend lunch hour. read more

Pig-n-Chik - Medium barbecue chicken with mac n' cheese and fries. ($10.65) - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The place is ok.... the bbq sauce barely has any flavor and lemonade is like kool aid lemonade... food doesn't taste too authentic for a southern place read more

Pig-n-Chik - Chicken tender sandwich and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

1st let me say the ribs are not cooked on a grill with charcoal they are smoked. They have a fairly good selection of meats and sides. I had the collard greens and mac n cheese didn't eat either both tasted bland, As I'm a real BBQ eater I will not return. read more

Pig-n-Chik - TBD - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Ever since the office catered lunch from here, I've been planning on going back and giving them a fair chance to impress me. Today was that day. I called the order in before leaving the office and was really glad it was ready when I got there. I ordered the Pulled Chicken Sandwich, and fried Okra (approx $7). I got back to the office and was pleased with the amount of chicken that was on the sandwich, and the fact that the sauce was in a little container on the side and not spread out over the chicken. The bread was two pieces of white bread the size of Texas toast, and again, real chicken slices, not shredded. The fried okra, not so much. Maybe it had time to get hard and cold in the 7 minute drive back to the office, but I gobbled it down wished I'd gotten the Brunswick stew. Overall all, its okay for a quick lunch and a chance to escape the office read more

Terrible service, didn't receive delivery. Restaurant blamed us when we said we didn't receive it.

Great atmosphere, mediocre BBQ. Manpanion and I are sampling BBQeries around Atlanta and this one is meh. It's fine but nothing to write home about. Great people watching, though and friendly service. Cheap! read more

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Ordered the turkey plate at lunch but they were 86d. So I ordered the salmon plate with corn and beans. The salmon was good but a bit salty. The beans were tasty but the corn was a wee bit overcooked. I liked dining outside. The service was excellent.v read more

Pig-n-Chik - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I came here during my lunch break. They were fairly busy but my food still came out quickly and piping hot! I wish they toasted their Texas toast on the pulled pork sandwich. Either way, the food was good. I will probably continue coming here in my lunch break. Quick Facts: Fast quality food. Very casual. Amazing pulled pork sandwich with fries and refillable lemonade was about $9.00. Outdoor seating. Good BBQ sauce! Nice staff Clean They have a bucket of candy where guest can grab one free piece. (Cute touch) read more

Pig-n-Chik - Pulled Pork sandwich and fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

this place is not lgbtq ‍ friendly i am a transwoman i was repeatedly misgendered a older white guy kept referring to me as sir when my pronouns are she/her. . and got a attitude because i didnt want leave a tip in the jar read more

The last time we ordered from here, it was mostly fat and very little brisket. It was not edible. We spoke to Joanna and told her how bad the meal was and she said to come in for 25% off next time. We came in tonight instead of ordering in person over the phone. We wanted to see the brisket. The manager was a real ass and said the brisket is never fatty. He was sweeping the floor and was as rude as could be. I'd rather give my money to Anna's, or one of the other barbecue places. If I were the manager, I would not be proud that they had a 3-star rating. We went to the Hawaiian barbecue place up the street and it was wonderful. read more

Pig n Chik has a variety of sauces. Best of all they have a North Carolina style vinegar-based sauce full of spices. The pulled pork is excellent and I almost always order broccoli and fried okra. There are plenty of other items on the menu. I hear the smoked wings are good. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. I try to arrive a little early or a little late to avoid the lunch crowd. Indoor seating and the parking lot get a bit crowded at noon. read more

I stopped in on the way to another restaurant the other day by order of my wife's directive. I was skeptical, I'll admit it. I am a douche when it comes to BBQ and having previously read the reviews, I was hesitant. TBH, I didn't have BBQ but the wings- behold a glorious gift from the almighty. Hands down the best buffalo wings i've had since we have moved to the Atlanta area. My wife had the turkey sandwich which was good, albeit slightly underwhelming. The fried okra was exactly like anyone could except- crunchy, oily, and delicious. I do take offence to the mac and cheese. It was bad. But that's okay, they're not a mac and cheese restaurant.... All and all, we'll certainly be back. The service was exceptional and I am a fool for some good service. read more

Really nice staff. BBQ is very good, tender and juicy, as well as the sides. Coleslaw some of the best around. Great sauces too!!

I'm glad i decided to finally try this place. I ordered take out ribs and a pulled pork sandwich with a side of hush puppies and baked beans. First of all, let me say that the parking lot is kinda awkward and getting in and out at that particular intersection can be a nightmare. Other than that the restaurant is small, quaint, clean and casual. I didn't have a dine experience but it seemed pretty normal. There's a small outdoor seating area too. My order was ready in less than the allotted time which was awesome because I was starving. The food was still warm by the time I got home. The ribs were delicious, smoked, charred perfectly, and although slightly salty, tasted amazing with the BBQ sauce. It was falling clean off the bone. It was tender and flavorful. i really enjoyed the hush puppies. They were crispy on theand outside soft inside. Thumbs up for standard baked beans. Nothing to complain about My sandwich was equally as flavorful. Served on Texas toast. A nice sized sandwich. Added slaw to the sandwich (for an extra change) which didn't really add much to the overall taste. I would skip this in the future. The food was so good the first time, that I order Ribs for dinner again the next day. This time the ribs weren't quite as well done or charred/smoky as the first time. The were more wet on the outside. they tasted pretty ok. I'm now confused how the ribs are typically prepared, because the two orders were drastically different. I might just skip the ribs and stick with the pulled pork. Still overall 4/5. great friendly service, delicious pulled pork and sides. read more

Pig-n-Chik - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Just picked up a carry-out order. Very disappointed to see a worker in the kitchen using his face mask as a chin strap. Then was now for a quick second, I observed this from the minute I placed my order, until it was bagged and put in my hand. It is a shame that this establishment wants the public to adhere to COVID guidelines, but their employees don't. Just lost a customer. read more

Had the day off so decided to do a little DoorDash. Went in to pick up the order and the young lady at the counter was very nice greeted me and all. But there was an older male putting the orders together looking very unhappy to be at work and didn't greet me. Upon getting my DoorDash order I received instruction to double check the order to insure accuracy and the older gentleman began to be very rude to me telling me what I should and shouldn't be doing if you don't like your job you need to find a new one and not talk down to customers being an complete ass! read more

Not a big fan of what I chose at this place. I asked for a chicken plate dark meat with collards and macaroni and cheese. The meat was shredded and dry. I was expecting s half cooked chicken, not shredded meat i. Aluminum Foil. I did not want a sandwich....I wanted a meat plate. The macaroni and cheese just looked like macaroni and cheese but did not taste like much else. The Collard Green were adequate, good enough, but definitely heavy on the vinegar. The customer service was Excellent, Fast and Enjoyable that's why I left a small tip for a take out but the food was disappointing. It was around early lunchtime. read more

Pig-n-Chik - This is what was left. - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Mediocre, overpriced BBQ. Better price and quality from any number of other places in the area. Baked beans taste like they came from a can. Mac n cheese has little flavor despite being covered in cheese. Wouldn't waste my money there again. read more

Classic BBQ. I just tried this for lunch today and I got the pulled pork sandwich on Texas Toast, with a side of baked beans and Mac and Cheese. I called to pick up my order, it was not expensive, it was ready when I arrived and everyone was wearing masks. I can be picky when it comes to pulled pork but they did not disappoint. read more

I drove past 3 bbq restaurants on my way here. The pulled pork is some of the best in Atlanta. The sides are excellent.

I stopped into today for a late lunch and the owner took my order and was very nice !! He suggested the Brunswick Stew. All his suggestion by the way because it was perfect for today's weather.. COLD!! It was so dam good!!! He came over to check on me and that's all I could say!!! I will definitely order the stew next time. Thanks !!!! read more

Food was okay. Guy at the register wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming. My first time to Atlanta.

The chopped brisket cannot be beat. I get the redneck nachos every time, and my girlfriend and I love the fried okra. The fact that there are different sauces earns it a few points as well. read more

Good spot. Stop to get some takeout and the pork was great. The brisket was ok. The slaw and Mac and cheese were great sides as well. Will be back again! read more

I am a foodie and my favorite thing to do when traveling is check out different BBQ places. Unfortunately I will never go back here. I was just looking for the best BBQ. I was greeted as I walked in and made to feel welcome. The very attentive person at the counter helped me order as I had never been there before. I ordered a large platter with Brisket and Pork as well as 2 ribs and 2 smoked wings. After ordering I looked up at the menu and noticed you needed to specify if you wanted your brisket sliced or chopped. I went back up to the counter and spoke to a different person (although the person that took my order was standing right there and was listening) and mentioned that I prefer my brisket sliced and fatty. I was told that it would come that way unless I specified otherwise, Well my ribs were awesome as were the wings, but the brisket was chopped and was the try ends. It was like eating beef jerky. Absolutely horrible. The pork was not as bad but was also dry. When the original counter person came by to ask how everything was, I told her that the brisket and pork were to dry and not to my liking and that the beef was chopped and not Sliced. She said "Sorry" and walked away. If a restaurant wants repeat business they should at least train there staff to try to make things right. This was worse than if she hadn't even asked. Bottom line... Ribs good, wings (smoked) were good. Otherwise.... stay away.... far away... read more

Not terrible BBQ, but completely outclassed by almost everyone else. I had the ribs and the smoked wings. There were both very tender and incredibly dry. It seemed like they had either been over cooked or cooked at too high a temperature. You will find much better BBQ at Fat Mats, Pig and the Pearl, Twin Smokers, and Heirloom BBQ. This was about as good as Sonny's or Shane's. I was expecting better out of a place that has been around this long. Staff was very friendly and their sauces are great. read more

This is my fourth time visiting the Briarcliff location. The staff was extremely helpful in explaining the menu to my mother. We each ordered a pulled pork sandwich. She got a side of perfectly cooked, well seasoned collard greens. I got sizzling hot, cooked to order fried okra and an interesting take on Brunswick Stew. The stew had an authentic flavor, but instead of shredded meat they had big chunks of pork and chicken. I'm certainly not complaining. We also added four delicious smoked wings and two big, juicy ribs to our order. The meat is the star here. No fancy rubs, no gourmet garbage...just true, honest smoked perfection. There are several sauces from which to choose, but honestly, the meat holds it's own without anything added. read more

On a scale of 1*=inedible and 5*=IHM community BBQ, this pig-n-chik gets a 2.5 Reason? Ribs. I do not have a clue as to where they get the ribs but I'm guessing that they are frozen and from Denmark. I also tasted the brisket. Both had a hint of animal fat smoke flavor. Good BBQ does NOT burn fat in the cooker/pit/smoker/... Of the three pig-n-chiks I've visited, it's in the middle. Roswell Rd...have they ever cleaned their cooker? Gets a 2. P'Tree Ind gets a 3. read more

Meh, The BBQ is good, not great. I ordered to go But it's really annoying when they charge .50 cents for a paper plate, an extra $1 for a sauce that the wings aren't normally served with, (that's a first). I first ordered delivery and got the impression that I might get the food some time next week so I went to pick it up.. Great call because they seemed to have forgotten about it. In general just kinda rude people. I tried to break the ice with a joke and let's just say there was no sense of humor. Pulled pork and smoked chicken were small portions. The fried okra and potatoe salad was awesome. Sucks because I just moved to the neighborhood and was hoping for a great new bbq joint. Sadly won't go back unless desperate. Bad Mojo. read more