I have been going to Sonny's my whole life. Sundays in my family consisted of getting Sonny's pickup or Asian. So this is clearly not my first time here. It is however my first time back in a while because I stopped going because the quality started to fall. Honestly I was quite impressed with the servers here they definitely reserve a round of applause because they are the only reason for the second star. The meat now is dry. I still like their pork but just doesn't seem right anymore. The Mac and cheese which used to be my favorite thing to cheat on tastes like plastic.. everything just doesn't taste fresh anymore. It's like they've taken the easy route and don't cook anything fresh anymore. Overall I hate to not give Sunnys my business because of the years I have in the past but Davids and Adams is just so much better now:( and they are 100% local read more

Ordered brisket - 1/3 of the 1.5 pounds was a bad cut with a lot of fat. It does not smell smoked. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

They are newly renovated and it looks great! The servers are, as always, amazingly friendly and attentive. The food is as good as ever. Tonight I had the rib dinner plate and it was prepared perfectly. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Sonny's used to be a great place to go for ribs. Last visit the ribs were so small you could hardly see them I thought it was just one particular restaurant went to another one in another city, and again the same thing the portions were reduced the size of the ribs were a joke nothing to eat on them. They did away with their salad bar. I will never go back. read more

I remember when Sonny's was the King of Barbecue in Gainesville FL Now just another chain restaurants serving garbage barbecue very sad. Franchises kill great restaurants. Trying to shortcut By using Less quality meats that are way overpriced. What makes it Even worse there was a cook that actually cut the meat and served it knowing that it was Not acceptable to serve to a customer but he doesn't care! But I bet he wants that $15 an hour to not care. The owners of Sonny's that franchise and get back to serving Quality food! read more

Sonny's BBQ - 1 lbs Beef Brisket sliced 50% fat - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great food and the waitresses where hustling, but the manager is just an absolute scumbag. For the duration of our meal he was standing by the table right next to us talking to the people sitting there. He did not leave their side once, and gave no assistance to employees or customers. Just plain disrespectful, will not eat at this location again. read more

Pretty good BBQ, I'm from TX so a 5 would have been hard to give. I ordered chipped beef and coleslaw it was good but the BBQ had a lot of fat in it. The have about 5 different sauces you can use. Overall Ok read more

Great food and service, the drive through is fast and professional If you like bbq you will love Sonny's My favorite sauce is the sizzlin but what ever you like they will have a bottle on the table and every time I have been there they are all full and ready for you to use read more

Good food and great staff - every time. If you're looking for simple, well-cooked BBQ, this is the place to go. The staff welcomes you immediately and are always focused on making the customer happy. With your choice of sauces and delicious traditional sides, the big deal is your best bet, which includes your choice of protein and a drink. And if you have a slightly larger appetite, check out the corn nuggets or fried pickles. Make sure you check it out! read more

Great food, and awesome service!! Ordered the Corn Nuggets, great choice! Great service and clean! read more

Just had dinner at the 39th location in Gainesville. We were seated immediately and our order was promptly taken with a smile! The food and service were great! The brisket is always a favorite! Our service from Miranda was the best! read more

Miss the salad Bar but really like all the assorted sides with the all you can eat meals. Baked beans are my favorite!!

Sonny's has gotten very stingy with their portions especially baked beans and cole slaw. It is never a place I want to go anymore And that is sad. They really need to step it up!!!!! read more

We eat here every week! Great, friendly service and consistent food quality. Patricia is fantastic!

Great food. Consistently awesome BBQ. Ample parking. Staff provides great service with a smile!

Good food, friendly people, food was served fast. Everyone was spaced out for COVID and employees had on masks. I am reviewing because they are offering a free sauce bottle for a good review. read more

Pleasant surprise. Would not have associated BBQ with Florida. This chain started in Gainesville has pork, beef, chicken and turkey. Tried the pulled and sliced pork along with brisket. All fantastic - juicy and tender. They have four BBQ sauces to try at each table. Pricing is reasonable - seems to vary slightly from store to store. Definitely a good value and you will leave full! read more

I love eating at this sonny's. The brisket is always tender and juicy. Pulled pork was very good.

Sonny's is my favorite BBQ but the location on 39th in Gainesville is always out of wine. I don't drink beer or hard liquor. Either the manager doesn't drink wine or he just forgets to order it. Frustrating. read more

This Sonnys BBQ location is amazing! On Friday, we stopped for a late lunch. The food, our waitress Keke and atmosphere was amazing!!! I have not been to this location in almost 2 years due to poor service and food. On 4/21/2023, we met the new General Manager Charles Bell and he has got this location turned around headed in the right direction. The food was so good it reminded me of the original Sonnys (on Waldo Rd). We will for sure be going back to this location. AMAZING!!! read more

Our server julia s. was fantastic the food is always good i will be back tomorrow for lunch. I love this place

The food was awesome! I especially liked the fact that you could include Brunswick stew with the salad bar! Service was awesome!

Whenever we go on vacation my family and I always find a Sonny's to go enjoy a good meal. But the place NW 39 Ave in Gainesville was completely amazing. From the hostess to all the servers all were super friendly. The service was excellent and of course the food was out of this world. read more

Went to This Sonny's and it was a great experience! The food was good , (I really enjoy the BBQ egg rolls) the service was even better, David served us and he was such a pleasure and very attentive! He even had good recommendations of what to get off the menu and made sure everything was super enjoyable. Would definitely return and will always be asking for David if he's on shift! read more

Sonny's is always so satisfying but today it was especially yummy! They have the tables spaced out to adjust to COVID-19 and made sure everything was clean :) read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Best bbq grew up eating sonny best sliced pork there is, they have enough room in the back for two trucks here

Great food and great service! They do a really good job at abiding by social distancing guidelines and there's even a drive through option! You have got to try their sweet BBQ sauce. It's the best around! read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

As usual, everything was tidy and efficient. Every time I've been here in the past, it's always been the best. The servers are so accommodating and as sweet as the tea. This is my favorite Sonny's here in town, and I don't think that's gonna change anytime soon. read more

Great food. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend the family feast, great options of 4 types of meats and sides read more

Horrible! Waited 35 minutes and no food. Ribs and two sandwiches with fries. Place was near empty but we were seated in the furthest corner where the employees take breaks. If you are Hispanic, do NOT go here. They will place you in the back. Disgusting - read more

This is good quality BBQ and it's guaranteed to satisfy your craving for barbeque. They have a drive thru, a to-go pick up area, and seating inside the restuarant. The associates are polite and on a mission with no nonsense and I understand and appreciate that. They forgot to give me my drinks and I was yelping and taking pictures so much that I didn't think to ask for the drinks; I had to go back to get the drinks. The manager gave me complimentary corn nuggets for my trouble. Picnic seating under a scenic tree would definitely secure another star. read more

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Great bbq . Very quick and reasonable price. Great salad bar. Good location. Clean and comfortable setting

I love BBQ. Been here in the past. Can beat the meat and the sides. Their mac and cheese is great. I usually come out eating more than I should have. The service could be better. I have tried a few different locations and they are all pretty similar. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Some freaking delicious bbq, great sauce selections, fantastic service. I recommend if you like good food and a good time. 12/26/2021 tall server beard forgot his name but he was a great guy real funny. read more

Sonny's is the place to go for family friendly BBQ!! Our family has been going to Sonny's for over 25 years and we keep coming back! Their smoked turkey and garlic bread big deal is a favorite!! They have affordable pricing and delicious food!! We love Sonny's!! read more

I have found this Sonny's location to be solid, efficient, and convenient. I occasionally drop in here for lunch. If you like Sonny's then this location shouldn't disappoint you. The wait staff have always been quick to get my party seated, take our orders, and get our orders out on the table. I haven't had a meal here yet that wasn't prepared to Sonny's specifications. We've all eaten at a Sonny's or two that left us thinking what just happened? That wasn't the Sonny's I know. This isn't one of those. My experience here has been good and consistent. The food and wait staff at this particular location has always been a step above most other Sonny's restaurants at the lunch hour. I have not been here in the evening. My favorite meal at Sonny's is the soup and salad bar. Salad bars aren't very popular in this neck of the woods so Sonny's is a treat for me. Tip: You can get soup and salad bar with a side of meat for a great price. Parking can get full during peak times meaning you'll have to park out back and walk a little. Not a big deal unless its pouring cats and dogs outside. The back lot can have a few mean puddles in it. Bathrooms are remodeled not too long ago and are clean! Woot! No boogers on walls, urine on the floor, and I won't mention the atrocities that can happen in a stall. These lavatories were near sparkling. Nice. Paper towel machines all in working order too. Keep up the good work. If you're not a Sonny's fan then move along. I'm a fan. I get tired of people bashing Sonny's. Thats a whole different argument not to be held on Yelp. Get over it. If you made it this far I owe you my thanks and respect for your time. Please oblige me by clicking one of the buttons below to let me know what you thought of my review. Thanks again! read more

"It is what it is." And what it is, is not great but not bad. The ribs will not "blow you away" by any means; but they are not bad. They do, however, make a respectable pulled pork sandwich (with mayo and a slice of Swiss please) and the smoked turkey is actually pretty good. All in all I feel as though this location in particular is one of the better ones and, so long as I am ordering the sandwich, it's enough to quell a hankerin' for some 'Q' until the opportunity for better BBQ arises. read more

Sonny's BBQ is still the best darn BBQ in Gainesville. My bbq was amazing and my server, Eric, was excellent.

If you are in Gainesville and you want BBQ you need to hit Sonny's. Make sure you go on a very empty stomach as the portions are huge. Service is pretty friendly and quick. The foods is amazingly delicious and pricing is reasonable. This is a Gainesville must do. read more

Favorite bbq place. Great food and excellent service!!! Wonderful location full of wonderful staff, they are very friendly and knowledgeable. read more