Poppa&#x27;s Place

Great food. Well worth the drive if you love Texas style bbq…read more Brisket and Hot links hit the spot

Ok, an honest review from a person that grew up in South Texas. My wife says that Northern bbq has…read morea different taste. Well, she was right. We were there on 8-28-26, I ordered the brisket, pulled pork and the burnt ends, got the baked beans and the coleslaw, topped it off with a Dr.Pepper. The wait staff and casher were great and very helpful. I'll start with the brisket, It had a faint taste of smoke, it was a little rubbery, I'll give it a 3. The pulled pork had a flavory smoke taste, I'll give it a 4. The burnt ends, well I'm not sure what that was that I ate. It wasn't burnt on the ends and even with the sauce, it that didn't help. I'll give it a 0. Now the coleslaw, not sure if was coleslaw or they tried to make potato salad and missed the mark. I'll give it a 0. The baked beans were Outstanding, along with the corn muffin and the Dr. Pepper. I read this to my wife and she said it was about right. She is from Michigan.

New interior for 2023!

Fatty Brisket & undercooked Greens???

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Smokers

Smokehouse 52 BBQ

3.9(416 reviews)

18.9 mi

Five stars for an amazing staff! I came in to order some take out without realizing they were going…read moreto close early that day for the 4th of July weekend (it wasn't the actual holiday but they had reduced hours) and they were so nice to still let me place an order. They were out of ribs so I went with the brisket (lean) and the pulled pork along with a few sides: baked beans, mac and cheese, corn bread, coleslaw, and sweet potato fries. Everything was very good. I always think lean brisket is a good idea (to be a bit healthier) but then I get it and wish I had done the regular. But for lean it's still pretty good! Sides were also good. Together it was a bit pricey (would love some combo meals on the menu) but it lasted a few meals for us so it wasn't too bad. Quick turnaround on the carryout, too!

Food is generally decent. However just had take out with two BBQ entries. They only provided one…read morelittle condiment cup of sauce. Really? The beans used to contain bits of BBQ and sausage. No longer. WTF?

2 meat pulled pork and brisket with pit beans, Mac and cheese, and cornbread

Chips and Dip

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Lemon meringue martini (seasonal)

Randy's Roadhouse BBQ

4.0(59 reviews)

6.7 mi

I remember when the building was a donut shop. Yes. I'm dating myself. I have driven by Randy's…read morefor years but never stopped by until today. What was I thinking. This isn't just amazing food. It's an experience. The staff are friendly and helpful. All of the buildings and decor that surround it are so cool. The fudge. Don't sleep on the fudge shop. Their fudge is all homemade. The maple nut is beyond amazing. And say hi to the ferocious guard dog Max before you enter. LOL. Also the Arnold Palmer was so good and huge. Now that I live in the area again I will definitely be back for more.

Went to MIS for the NASCAR race this past weekend. My honey found this place on the map though i…read morewas hesitant at first about a bbq trailer in this area i never heard of before. It ended up being the highlight of race day. Amazing food and they had a clean restroom which was needed after 3hrs of driving lol. We both got brisket sandwiches, they came out quick and were delicious! I got the Mac and Cheese on the side which was just okay. She got the corn bread which was great. We also got the iced tea and lemonade which were in essentially soup containers which was sweet; they definitely didn't skimp out on the meal. I left full and super satisfied. The original owners son was running the show with another lady. He came out and greeted us; make sure we were enjoying the meal and gave us the backstory on the restaurant/trailer. Amazing dude super genuine and great food. I wish it was closer to my home so i could eat there every week!

Back area seating

Pork sandwich and sides

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Picnic Area View

Jake’s Smokehouse

4.0(25 reviews)

17.3 mi

Permanently closed - owners retired at the end of August 2025…read more It was great!! I personally will miss their rib-eye sandwich.

Hard to review a place where the owners don't even take time to claim the yelp profile. Also tough…read moreto eat at a restaurant that's never open. Now I will say I've eaten here twice. (The other call it 5 times I tried to eat here but they were closed.) The brisket is on point just like everyone else said. Okay well I guess that's it. If you're going to try to eat here I suppose you gotta go old school and call them to be sure they're working.

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Rocky Top Beer BBQ & Grill

3.2(154 reviews)

14.5 mi

Our family met up here for lunch, and we had a nice experience. The service was good, but the food…read moretook a bit. I would suggest budgeting your time. It was very good, and I would definitely go back. It can be loud, and it is somewhat like a sports bar. It was nice, and as I said, we will go back.

The bbq burnt ends were delicious. The noise level was low enough we could have a conversation with…read morea table of 7 people. I only gave 3 stars because the food was 5 star but the service was just 1 star. There was almost a 30min delay between the first half of our group getting their food and the second half. I understand a min or two to go back and get the rest but 30min is really unacceptable. It turned a 1hr work lunch into almost 2hrs due to the wait for the rest of the food. The restaurant was not that busy.

Dining area

Pulled pork dinner with 2 sides

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Pulled pork dinner 2 sides and 1 more.

Sunset Ridge BBQ

4.4(7 reviews)

17.0 mi

Hot fresh and oh so tasty!…read more I love their sign and the mascot (the blue up guy waving you in from the front of the establishment!) such a great idea! Friendly service! Hot food and delicious sides too! We enjoy the brisket sandwiches and their ribs! Did you know that you can call and order a day ahead and they will make ribs without the dry rub if you prefer and use their barbecue sauces for a more Texan Style barbecue experience! Well now you know!

Hidden gem!! Wow! Sunset Ridge BBQ is takeout only. They cater too. There's a little door and…read morestorefront I saw as I was coming out of the back of The Boulevard Market and BBQ sounded great for lunch. Pull pork sandwich, 1/2# Mac n cheese and 6 smoked wings. The wings are delicious! I would rather they be crispier but I took care of that when I got my stuff home. The flavor and juiciness is on pointe. My husband really liked how finely shredded the pork was on his sandwich. The Mac n cheese was a touch dry but the white pepper flavor gave it depth and it wasn't bland. Nice family operation. Super inviting and happy to see you. I'll definitely be back again when in the area.

Half pound mac & cheese

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Front counter

Pryor's BBQ House

3.9(16 reviews)

12.0 mi

Yummy Philly Steak & Cheese! Price was right also. Going to try the rib tips next. I was told they…read morehave homemade BBQ sauce

I have never had a bad experience with this restaurant, The food has always been Good also.read more

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Rib tip dinner with green beans and greens

Saucy Dog's BBQ

3.7(101 reviews)

22.8 mi

Have been going here for years, they are always fast, polite, and make fantastic food. I go here…read morefor date nights, meet ups with friends, lunch breaks, or even celebrating family events. They are always great. Ambience is comfortable and clean with a rustic barbeque style. Service is always great, and the food's always worth it!

Home visiting Michigan again and the first place we visit to eat…read more Once again FANTASTIC FOOD and a mind reading server. Kenadi took care of us and we couldn't have been happier. Thanks for great food, great atmosphere and GREAT Service.

Combo platter

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Combo platter!!!!

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H K.

481

330

9 years ago

Came in for breakfast around 0700. Lots of regulars. Great service. Had two eggs, potatoes, bacon and sausage patties. Everything great. Bacon and homemade hot sauce was the high point. read more

MA P.

12 years ago

Great small place where there is always room for everyone. Friendly staff, great food, good prices. Worth the visit.

Bella B.

10 years ago

i eat here for lunch alot and I always get something with fries they are the best. everyone is very friendly as well

David S.

8 years ago

Great for breakfast. Service fast and friendly. Food plentiful and good. Their house hot sauce is great.

Charles B.

9 years ago

Been eating here for 14yrs. You won't find better "Service or Very" large portions. Excellent Food. l read more

Jeff K.

14 years ago

Great food, great prices. Breakfast is awesome. I have always been very satisfied.

April T.

10 years ago

Best french fries and ranch around! We eat her almost once a week. Love it!

Paula L.

4 years ago

We always have great food and service here. One of our favorites for sure!

Andy F.

10 years ago

decent food at a decent price. we usually go for breakfast

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