The wife and I were excited to try a new BBQ joint out, even if it was a little bit of a drive for us. The restaurant is really nice and in a good location, very inviting to come into. My wife ordered an app (BBQ egg rolls) and thought they were decent. For dinner, she ordered the pulled pork tacos with a side of Mac n Cheese and I ordered a "Fancy Burger" (cooked medium) with a side of seasoned fries. We also ordered a half slab of ribs to share. Overall, we thought the apps and sides were decent, but the entrees not so much. My burger (medium) came out char-grilled well done with grey colored meat on the inside. If the waitress would have asked me how it was, I would have asked for a new one...but she never did. The pulled pork in the tacos was bland and lacked that Smokey flavor that a good smoked butt should have. The ribs weren't that great either...to me they tasted overdone but my wife made the observation that it tasted like it had been sitting around all day in a steamer, and I think she was right. Also, couldn't get any beer here...only Pepsi products...blah. This place is fairly new and it obviously has some work to do. I really can't see returning here especially when I have a Bad Brads nearby. read more

Last evening dinner with a group of five- nachos were great dinner for three of us amazing. - salmon & fish & chips & garlic chicken actual full entree's with veggie - sides- The special entree deceiving brisket cut in little cubes topped on a baked potato- a real joke for the price- very disappointed! read more

Roots - Brisket in baked potato - Barbeque Near Me - Almont, Michigan

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My new favorite restaurant! The pretzels and beer cheese are soooo good. They are sweet and dense and the beer cheese is creamy and smooth. I also love their pulled chicken and brisket dinner. The coleslaw had a good flavor and very fresh. I will be back and hope it's always this good! read more

The Fancy burger is amazing! We love this place. Have been there three times now and the food and service has been great. read more

Roots - Fancy Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Almont, Michigan

I have been there about 10 times now and I honestly have never had a bad meal. Food and the prices are reasonable, waitstaff is good. I guess my only complaint is the seating isn't very comfortable. Try it out you will not be disappointed! It is a local family owned business. We aways try to support small business read more

Excellent food. Forgot to take the picture until after we were done because we couldn't stop eating. Got the town and area I'd say one of the best options around. Homemade bbq sauce , friendly service and large portions. Highly recommend the bbq egg rolls. read more

Roots - Barbeque Near Me - Almont, Michigan

The food here is fabulous! I can't say enough how good it is. This is the best barbecue I have ever had! Establishment is clean and a service was excellent. As far as the pricing i,s I guess I have to say it is fair. read more

In terms of location and quality this place rules. I was SO impressed by the food. Mac and Cheese was oooey gooey and they had several sauces that you could use to bring it to the next level (spicy BBQ!!). I only got the size but it was only $4!!! Wow. The BBQ egg rolls were good and the beans. I recommend this place whole heartedly. I travel to Port Austin frequently and this is directly off the road and the food prep was fast and did not have to wait at all. Stop here!! Fantastic. read more

The manager on floor was very professional. I enjoyed talking with her and the chef great place to eat. Feel bad that our Gov. hurt this place so hard very unfair!!! read more

Best place in town in our opinion. The kids meals are great and such a large portion for the price and I am a HUGE fan of their pulled pork tacos (something about The sauce they give you) and their salad with the Smoked onion dressing! I give it 4 stores because we have had better BBQ and occasionally we get some "eh" pieces of brisket when my husband orders his meat platter. read more

I really want to like this place, and in comparison to the local choices it is good. That's not really saying a lot though as there are not many other choices in Almont. Decor is casual and inviting, great setup for community dining. I have been here 4 times and service is great to barely there. Food is good, not great not bad. Brisket is overdone for my liking, it is borderline pulled. The pork fair flavor and moist, chicken was dry. Sides are somewhat bland, and the sauces are average. Will I be back yes, as I said not many options in Almont. Is this a place I must bring out of town guests, sadly no. read more

Love this place! Haven't had a bad meal. The nachos, brisket Sammy and bbq pork egg rolls are all great too. We miss their brunch, hoping it comes back after COVID! read more

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Don't waste your money, smokiness tastes artificial more like doused in liquid smoke. Good salad though. Not much taste to burger or bacon. Chili too meaty with lots of celery chunks, also artificial tasting. read more

We tried this place today for the first time. We had to get a carry out because of the pandemic. It was amazing! The fancy burgers with the candy bacon was so good. We also had the ribs and a meat dinner of brisket and pulled pork. Everything was delicious! read more

Been waiting for a half hour for food with no waitress in site. I want so bad for this place to be successful but I'm fearful it won't be at this pace. Waiting to try ribs, will finish review if food ever gets here! Feels like a poor man's Bad Brad's. Food was ok, I had ribs. My wife had salad which was good with exception of some of lettuce that was black. Final analogy for today:. People of Almont, including me are desperate for some kind of decent family place and for that reason, this place may succeed. I will not be back until I pick up on better reviews other than those from family and friends read more

We were driving past, as we have many times. Looking for something new and tasty we gave it a try. So the hostess, who was very nice and extremely welcoming, upon establishing we were first time visitors, seated us and said our server would let us know about the menu. Well, she indeed pointed us to fan favorites as well as hers and a few pointers as well. I am always impressed when a server knows the menu and can speak of what is good versus being ambivalent. The nachos were as promised insane! Somehow the chips in that (half order by the way) pile of pulled pork and deliciously fresh ingredients were still very crispy to dig into the heap and carve out the good stuff. We tried but could not make a huge dent before the three meat platter came. The Brisket was so good. Juicy, smoky and well cooked. The pulled pork was a close 2nd. While tasty, the pulled chicken was not as exceptional. The sides, broccoli was crisp and flavorful and the redskins were also just as good. If there was a down side, the sauces were average at best, nothing special. I am still a solid 5 stars though based upon the very nice settings, and equally awesome staff and delicious and really over plentiful food. We will be stopping by on our next trip through Almont. (please work on the sauces, and I might have to start driving the 30 miles just to eat here.) read more

I have yet to have a bad meal here. i think i love the brunch more than anything i can't find any place around that makes an omelette like they do. staff is all so amazing and so down to earth. you will not regret eating here. read more

This is our go-to restaurant. Everything is great. I've never had anything bad. Staff is so friendly. When we get take-out it is ALWAYS correct. I've never had an issue. And they have a point system to save money off your next purchase!! read more

Always good food and good experiences. Even during Covid they continued to accommodate with the hand they were dealt.

This place has phenomenal bbq and is also right in the heart of downtown Almont. If you are driving from the suburbs of Detroit, this place is worth the drive! read more

Roots in almont has Good bbq. And staff is nice. Never seen packed and a good price. Highly recommend. I had the pulled pork sandwich. Yum yum read more

We tried this place when we had to drive out to Imlay City and we were very glad to find it! Great food and great service. We had the bbq nachos with chicken and they were awesome. Pulled pork tacos were good too and the sandwiches were great. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Roots is ridiculously amazing! Pulled pork egg rolls... the notchos...delicious! And that doesn't cover all of the sandwiches and entrees. Breakfast too. Stop. This place is EVERYTHING! read more

Good food, great prices, friendly staff. It was just missing that little something extra to get the full 5 stars

Awesome new barbecue restaurant. The owner is awesome and went around to talk to every table to make sure they were satisfied. Has your basic sandwiches, some small salads and some normal entrees such as fish n chips. I'd recommend the Fancy Burger or the Fancy Clucker (a chicken sandwich). The potato soup was also incredible, but very filling. The biggest downfall is that they don't have a liquor license. However, the owner told me and my mother that they are in the process of getting one, and they SHOULD have one soon. Awesome place and worth stopping by. Good for big or small groups. read more

This place was great. This place use to be a nice little Coney Island, but then it closed and sat vacant for at least ten years. It's been open for a few months now. I really hope they make it. They put a lot of hard work into the building. This place is just what Almont needs.. They don't serve alcohol, but that's no big deal. The food is great, & the wait staff is fast, & helpful.. Roots isn't open on Sunday. I hope that changes. With football season coming, it would be a nice place to go in November on a Sunday afternoon. I've only been twice, & have had the ribs both times... good food, fair prices... I will definitely be back.. read more

Roots - Barbeque Near Me - Almont, Michigan

Awesome burgers! I just had The Usual since I am not a fan of fancy burgers. Nobody in my lunch party tried the barbeque, but from other tables around us, it looked good too. Great staff. read more

We had a carry out order of a full slab of ribs, spicy shrimp appetizer, and Notchos Roots (smoked pork nachos.) appetizer. Ribs were tender and tasted great. Shrimp was just the right spicy but came with cole slaw instead of onion slaw listed on menu. Had enough nachos for 2 dinners. A little pricey (almost $50) but good. We'll go back. Hope they stay around as we need more food choices in town. read more

We had the ribs and the fancy clucker. Everything was absolutely delicious. Great service and atmosphere to . Can't wait to come back. Great menu options and all fresh and homemade. You can see the owner preparing your food - you know he really cares about the food that comes from his kitchen. And then to see him kiss his kids as they stop by for dinner- just so sweet. You must try this place. read more

First, we are glad there is a new restaurant in Almont and want to see it succeed. My daughter ordered a hamburger and it was very good. My wife ordered the beef brisket, cole slaw and redskin potato salad. She like the meat, but the sides were bland. I ordered 2 meats, beans and garlic potatoes. Paid extra for the 2 meats. However, the portions of each meat were smaller than my wife's 1 meat portion. The Beef was good. The turkey and beans needed the sauce. We found it odd we had to ask for barbecue sauce and when they brought it it came in a shot size container. We know they just opened and will work through the kinks , we look forward to going through the menu. Welcome to the neighborhood. Brad read more

If you want good quality food at a reasonable price, this is your place. Everything was fresh and made from scratch. Smoked meat is amazing! Owners Craig and Jessica are friendly and welcoming. Very kid friendly. I can't say enough about this place!!! read more

Very good Mac and cheese, pulled chicken, cole slaw. Dessert menu...lazy Little ice in water and ice tea, need more seasoned servers, ladies nice but not pro active. read more

Long time costumer, last carry out was absolutely awful. Burnt scraps of brisket. We won't be back.

We met friends last night for dinner at Roots. I ordered the pulled pork with 2 sides (coleslaw and broccoli) The pork was delicious tender and bits of crisp, large portion...just perfect! There were 3 options for the bbq sauce which you add yourself (original, sweet and spicy) I really liked the spicy! Lots of flavor... The coleslaw was crunchy and fresh. My husband got the fancy burger and really enjoyed it. The decor was super cute and they really did a good job transforming the place. Our waitress was fast and attentive, our food came quick. To top off the good service the owner even came over and introduced herself, I just loved that. That is the kind of hospitality that you would expect in a small town like Almont! I will be bringing my parents back to try it out for sure! read more

Roots - Barbeque Near Me - Almont, Michigan

It was......ok.... picked a meat platter got the pork ate 2 bites also only ate maybe 3 bites of the side. Didn't like my meal at all and sent it back....still paid full price wasn't even offered some off the price since I only ate my FF. Don't think I will be going back at all. read more

Just opened yesterday. 4/19/18. Only tried carry out but it was very good. Everyone was very friendly read more

Roots - Barbeque Near Me - Almont, Michigan

What a gem! If you are a fan of smoked meats or amazing flavor combinations, you need to stop in to Roots. I have dined with them twice and both times have been wonderful! The portions are extremely generous and the depth of flavor is a treat to the taste buds! The wait staff is very attentive and the only room for improvement is to serve some craft beers to pair with this great food! I asked and was told they are waiting on the license, nice! If your taking M53 north, do yourself a favor and stop!! read more

We had takeout last night for the first time and it was outstanding!! The pulled pork and chicken were moist, with just the right amount of smoky flavor. The baked beans were very flavorful and the coleslaw was just the way I like it, a little sweet & a little tart. I loved the spices on the fries, and could not stop eating them. I'm definitely going back!!! read more

This place was so good! The Mac and cheese was perfect! I also loved the potato salad. Most BBQ restaurants have a dill flavored potato salad, but not this one. The brisket was amazing and they had great sauces. We will be back for sure! read more

Best Chicken sandwich I ever had. Been there a few times and the smoked BLT sandwich is as amazing as well. My family says this is the best burger they ever had. Love this place!! read more