We have come here multiple times for breakfast and lunch. It is always good. Breakfast is…read moredelicious, we especially love the breakfast platters and omelets. The pops chips are amazing! Bbq is also delicious. Meat is tender and never dry. We have tried the pork, chicken, and brisket. All good choices. We bring friends and family here when they come to visit. Service is always wonderful too. Friendly and hardworking folks

Wasn't pleased with the customer service. Very offputting, like I was bothering them.read more

Cute little BBQ spot. We stopped on a road trip. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It came already…read moresauced which made it hard to taste the pork so I was a little disappointed in that. Also came with the slaw on the top - good. The pork was tender and well-trimed, but I didn't catch much smoke. We had a side of fries, they were nice and fat, but not super warm. We had a side of green beans. They were a little overcooked but had a nice flavor, with a slight bit of a pickled flavor. Good value for the price.

If walls could talk, the ones at Johnny's BBQ would probably tell you they've seen more sauce…read morestains and first dates than anyone in Cullman. This place has been holding it down since 1963, and they've got the plaque to prove it, proudly posted as a member of the Alabama Barbeque Hall of Fame. When you walk in, it feels like you just stepped into a time capsule where calories do not count and everybody knows how to properly pronounce "slaw." The ambience absolutely screams old school BBQ joint. Wood paneling. No nonsense tables. The kind of place where you half expect your uncle to be in the corner arguing about college football. Now let's talk food, because that is why we're here. The pulled chicken? Outstanding. Tender, juicy, packed with flavor. It showed up ready to win. If it ran for office, I would vote for it. That chicken understood the assignment. The BBQ chicken had that beautiful crisped skin that makes you lean in like, "Oh yeah, this is about to be serious." But then it hit the plate a little under seasoned. The sauce was on the thinner side too. Not bad, just more "light drizzle at a picnic" than "bold backyard pitmaster energy." And let me take a moment to publicly thank the potato salad. Special shout out. Creamy, balanced, and clearly made by somebody's grandmother who does not measure anything and does not need to. All in all, Johnny's is a solid four stars. Historic, nostalgic, and when they hit, they really hit. I'll be back, mostly for that pulled chicken and potato salad combo that had me considering a second plate and a nap.

Service is excellent. Barbecue as well. Pulled pork, half slab of ribs, baked beans, slaw, potato…read moresalad and banana pudding can't be beat. Clean restaurant. Extra friendly service. Super generous portions! Get the white barbecue sauce!

Absolutely the best barbecue I've ever eaten in my whole life. I live from coast to coast and this…read moreis the best.

Service was very good! The smoked pimento cheese dip is AMAZING!!! BBQ pork has great flavor and…read morewas very moist! Definitely coming back!

5 stars for amazing food and service! The portions are enormous and you can definitely share…read more We ordered two sweet teas and definitely could have shared one it was enormous. I ordered the pulled pork platter with Mac and cheese and coleslaw it was delicious and had to bring most of it home. We also ordered the porky sandwich with baked beans and they were delicious. Service was phenomenal a must try spot if you're in the area.

Those who know BBQ often say, "For best BBQ in Alabama, go to Big Bob's." It's not just the best,…read morebut also the inventor's of Alabama Style BBQ, which is particularly notable for the white sauce that's served here and was invented by Big Bob. Big Bob founded the spot back in 1925 and only recently passed away, giving the business to his children. The place is an institution of the state and is packed on weekends. Prices are from an era that's now long gone, making this not only incredible BBQ, but also a steal for the money. I mean, who sells a BBQ pork sandwich for under $5 in 2026? Many staff working here clearly have been around for a long, long time. So, one might ask, what should I get at Big Bob's? For starters, the chicken wings. Likely the best smoked wings to be had anywhere: just the right amount of smokey profile while being tender and juicy. True perfection in something that's hard to master. Next, one of the samplers is not a bad idea. Pulled pork is truly state of the art, winning many competitions around the South. Ribs are fall off the bone and delicious. Brisket is good, but a low fat version that might or might not be to someone's taste. Hand cut French fries and baked beans as a side, and finally, life is all set. Sure, if one gets more adventure, the ice box cakes are wonderful also, with the coconut varietal being a standout. Stop by, enjoy and leave with bragging rights for having tried something truly one of a kind.

Big Bob Gibson is known for winning the Memphis in May BBQ contest. 5 Grand Championship trophies…read moreand more than 13 first place finishes for pork shoulder. I have been eating Big Bob's BBQ my whole life. The quality and taste of the pork shoulder, smoked chicken, and Brunswick stew I recently purchased was very very disappointing. We ordered 2 pounds of pork shoulder. The meat had no taste. I couldn't detect hickory smoke. The pork was burnt and very fatty. The accompanying vinegar based sauce was not seasoned like previous times. Basically it was vinegar with little seasoning. 1/5 The smoked chicken, my favorite, was dry. I wondered if it was leftover from the previous day. The seasoning wasn't very good. 2/5 The Brunswick stew was not good. The recipe has changed. It tasted sweet which was off putting. I do not remember Brunswick stew tasting sweet. The quart of stew had 10 tiny pieces of potato and a few corn kernels. I saw some pork meat floating in a strange red colored broth. I remember when stewed tomatoes were in the stew. Not anymore. The soupy stew did not taste very good. 2/5 The potato with pulled pork was ok. The sauce given was a thin vinegar base that had little seasoning. The potato was the best thing I ate from Big Bob's. 3/5 I am thoroughly disappointed with the quality and taste of Big Bob's pulled pork, smoked chicken and Brunswick stew. I will return again. It will be a while though. I can't get this visit out of my head. This feels like a bad Twilight Zone episode. I really have enjoyed the foods from here in the past. Sadly, not this time. 2/5

The Burger Man with Best Burgers in America Association, and I am out scoring burgers for…read morerestaurants. I was invited to Top Hat BBQ to score their burger, and WOW! They have a 1-pound burger called "Death by Cheeseburger," and it is fresh hand-patted out of top-ground beef, never frozen, and grilled and seasoned to perfection. Great Customer service. They have a Top Burger. I recommend this place for awesome BBQ and Burgers.

We stopped by one Saturday afternoon for an early dinner. Front dining room was about 1/2 full…read more Started with tea. Ordered hamburger steak plate with baked beans and fries. Beans were OK. Nothing special. Hamburger steak was a 5-6 oz patty with onions and brown gravy. Fries were crisp and good with the onion gravy. My wife had the open face smoked pork bbq on texas toast with fried okra and potato salad. Everything was good. Probably try the catfish next time. Service was good. Its a sit down and order by waitress place. Pay at the counter when you leave. I think they have renovated and spruced up the place since our last visit.

Stop for the bbq baked potato, great taste and value. Quick friendly service too. Plenty of parking…read moreand I like the self-service.

Loved the potato with barbecue. I went on a Tuesday and they had a special. Very tasty.read more

My husband and I are huge fans of Lulu's! It's super convenient since it's just around the corner…read morefrom our house, so we find ourselves dining there quite frequently. Their BBQ is absolutely delicious, though I must admit, I'm a bit bummed they don't have ribs. Oh, and definitely place your orders early for the stuffed baked potatoes--they tend to sell out quick! While it's not a sit-down spot, their drive-thru more than makes up for it. Plus, there's plenty of parking, and you won't have any trouble finding the place!

Great food, Friendly staff, always in and out quickly when your in a hurry. Anything you get from…read morethem is always good. Clean,sanitary inside. We order from them often,you can't beat there BBQ