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Great location, amazing service. Good spot to get a drink and watch some sports while you eat. They were out of chicken the day I went so I had the brisket and ribs which were good. Sides: greens, bbq baked beans and mac & cheese. Everything was good and I highly recommend.
I ain't gonna lie. Didn't want to leave this review because I didn't want to turn anymore people on to this place. The bbq here is some of the best I have had. The brisket is fork cut tender and melts in your mouth. All the sides are well seasoned. They do accept reservations and it's a small place.
Very lively establishment, reservations are recommended. We ordered the bbq platter and got pork belly burnt ends, collards greens, bbq beans and half a rack of St. Louis ribs. Food was good but it was not the best bbq either of us had had. Prices aren't bad and portions are generous. It was extremely busy on Saturday during dinner time so everything was a bit slower than what we would have liked. Still an enjoyable experience.
This was a second guess option that ended up being the best choice! I had a taste for some good barbeque and my first option closed by the time I got there so I decided to locate another option which was Sophie's. Boy am I glad I made that choice... at first I was unsure if I wanted to place my order online cause the prices were kinda steep. I ordered the bbq rib platter and a side of fries and mac and cheese. When I arrived my order was ready. I saw that you could also dine in and it was packed. They also offer outside seating. Overall my food was good. I love fries and I must say those were the best fries I ever had! It tasted fresh. Yum! The ribs were smoky and flavorful. The mac and cheese had a little sweet kick to it that threw me off a little... I ended up paying around 44.00 for a few days worth of food that tasted like it was made with love!
My favorite restaurant in Havertown. Amazing food. Friendly staff, and a great drink selection
I come here at least once a month, usually for takeout, but this time I decided to dine in. I always order the pork belly burnt ends, brisket, and ribs. The brisket is my favorite; it's always tender with just the right amount of fat. This time I ordered Brisket Fries and they were really good. Loaded with brisket and cheese. The staff is always super friendly. I did have one issue with the food once, not the service, and Ian, who I believe is the manager, immediately made it right. He was very kind and professional. I definitely recommend this restaurant to others.
From start to finish this place is great. We came back a month later and brought new people it was that great! The servers are friendly and fast. Cute small place, reservations highly recommended. They have outside seating. We got the smoked wings again. Friggin delicious. Proper real chicken wing size, good flavor and properly crisp. The Mac and cheese is actually not too bad! I love the green. They got a spice bite that you better not forget about. The beans I like too! Remind me of cowboy beans with the meat. I loved them! Coleslaw is more vinegar based if that's your flavor. The sweet potatoes are delish! The fancy thanksgiving at your boujee aunts house style. Mmmhmm. Sweet potato hush puppies are cake like sweet. I was told asparagus was delish. The ribs are tender and perfectly sauced. Not a ton of fat. Brisket too! Not a lot of fat. They slice you right. I would not recommend their distilled liquors. It's not a heavy pour. So if you enjoy measured pour liquor, have at it. If not, the cost is not worth the 'juice'. As I said, we came back here within a month. Def our spot!
We found this restaurant by searching for BBQ restaurants near the Philly airport. It was not far from the exit on the Blue Route. We arrived right after they opened. Our waiter, Ethan, told us they were out of ribs, collard greens, and pretzels. We started with the butterscotch swirled cornbread, which was delicious with the butter and jam. We had the smoked wings with BBQ beans and the BBQ sandwich. Ethan brought out the fries after delivering the sandwich and apologized for the delay. They were definitely worth the wait. The place is small with approximately 12 tables. They do have a bar.
Eh, hard to feel the high reviews based on my $90 takeout. I just returned from southern GA where the BBQ is excellent. Sophie's just doesn't do what they can do down there. Our family had the Smokehouse Trinity and The BBQ Platter, which together let us try brisket, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, mac n cheese, fries and cornbread. The philosophy seems to be more about pumping sugar into/onto everything than getting flavor in the meat. "Cornbread" is more of a corn poundcake with cinnamon bun drizzle. Yes, making cake and calling it bread feels like a decadent bread, but it's a marketed hybrid cake enabling you to get fat. Mac n cheese is very tasty. That said, it is made simple, from inexpensive noodles, cheese and butter. A lone side of it is $10 and if the lone side is the same as a regular side, it is very overpriced for the portion. My 7yo ate it by himself as a fraction of his dinner. Handcut fries were also tasty, but cut too thin for my liking because most were extremely crispy. I could have eaten a bag of potato chips for a close enough taste, and for far less money. I've said this in other BBQ reviews and I'll say it again, it's a faux pas to me to serve BBQ sauced. If your meat can stand alone, it's good BBQ. I don't like to add sauce (sugar) to my meat. Please don't assume I want 1000 calories dumped on my protein, and if you need sauce for flavor, the meat isn't good enough. Chicken was the best of the meats, IMO. I pulled the skin (and sauce) off and the meat was juicy and had the most amount of smoke that anything had. I will say it was not "smoky" compared to southern BBQ, but it had some smoke while the other meats didn't really have any. Ribs had an unpleasant chewy-hamy texture and tasted okay but again I was forced to eat sauce, and that didn't let me really taste the meat. The below meats actually did not come sauced: Pulled pork was okay. Not smoky, not bad per se, but not memorable either. Brisket bark had too much flavor and the meat had too little, so you needed the sauce to cover up the distracting contrast. Not worth the price for that. The taste of the sauce? Tasted like Diabetes. In comparison to parts of the country who perfect BBQ, Sophie's didn't hold their own. They did a lot that was tasty but the prices were steep compared to BBQ joints I frequent where they do it better, give you more, and charge less.
My husband and I come here frequently for many reasons! The smoked chicken wings are a must! So crispy and flavorful! The classic meat platters are crazy good, but the icing on the cake is the fun plays on things like a Philly cheese steak made with brisket!
I did a pickup order. Food was hot and packed nicely. The portions were pretty good. All the meat was well cooked but My favorite meat is the pork belly burnt ends 10/10. I was a little disappointed in the cornbread. It was dry even after I microwaved it for 30 seconds. Baked beans were a too sweet for me. I will be back for the burnt ends and hope to have a 2nd chance with the corn bread
One of my favorite BBQ spots! The service for takeout is simple, and everyone is so friendly. I've had the brisket, ribs, Cole slaw and greens. It's rare you find BBQ spots where the sides actually taste good! The greens had a nice sweet, smoky flavor which made them wonderful. My only complaint, the cornbread was extremely dry. Overall, if you like good tasting BBQ, give Sophie's a shot!
3 months ago
Amazing service, staff, food, and vibes! Looking forward to coming back. We ordered online, but decided to sit since there was space. The waiter and hostess were extremely friendly + attentive, immediately providing us with water, silverware, and plates. The food was all delicious!! Not pictured: coleslaw and banana pudding donuts read more
Hubby and I made reservations online to dine here on a whim on a Friday evening and I'm so glad we made reservations because the place was PACKED! My brother had already told me that the food was good but I wanted to experience for myself... We were seated inside almost in the middle of the restaurant and had a great view of the tv (on the night we visited, the 76ers were playing in the semi-finals, so our seating was PERFECT! We placed our order with the waiter - hush puppies, chicken waffle skewers, hubby ordered some kind of sandwich with pulled chicken and I ordered the BBQ Blackened Shrimp. The chicken and waffle skewers and hush puppies were the "stars" of our dining experience - the chicken was tender yet had a nice crunch and the skewer ingredients as a whole were savory and the hush puppies had well balanced flavor and the slight crispness of them was so satisfying. Hubby's sandwich was pretty good - the chicken was juicy and tender and his fries were nice and crispy and seasoned with precision. The BBQ Blackened Shrimp missed the mark for me - if I could do it again, I'd order this minus the bread. The bread was too much and was just odd for me but I enjoyed everything else that came with this dish... Overall, we left satisfied. The service was excellent, the staff were pleasant, diligent and attentive and the atmosphere is very relaxed. This place is definitely a great neighborhood gem that everyone should try! P. S. I saw several people order the mac and cheese and each time that I watched the servers bring it out, it made my mouth water, but I didn't have an appetite for mac and cheese on the day of my visit but I would definitely try it on my next! read more
Great location, amazing service. Good spot to get a drink and watch some sports while you eat. They were out of chicken the day I went so I had the brisket and ribs which were good. Sides: greens, bbq baked beans and mac & cheese. Everything was good and I highly recommend. read more
7 days ago
I ain't gonna lie. Didn't want to leave this review because I didn't want to turn anymore people on to this place. The bbq here is some of the best I have had. The brisket is fork cut tender and melts in your mouth. All the sides are well seasoned. They do accept reservations and it's a small place. read more
Very lively establishment, reservations are recommended. We ordered the bbq platter and got pork belly burnt ends, collards greens, bbq beans and half a rack of St. Louis ribs. Food was good but it was not the best bbq either of us had had. Prices aren't bad and portions are generous. It was extremely busy on Saturday during dinner time so everything was a bit slower than what we would have liked. Still an enjoyable experience. read more
This was a second guess option that ended up being the best choice! I had a taste for some good barbeque and my first option closed by the time I got there so I decided to locate another option which was Sophie's. Boy am I glad I made that choice... at first I was unsure if I wanted to place my order online cause the prices were kinda steep. I ordered the bbq rib platter and a side of fries and mac and cheese. When I arrived my order was ready. I saw that you could also dine in and it was packed. They also offer outside seating. Overall my food was good. I love fries and I must say those were the best fries I ever had! It tasted fresh. Yum! The ribs were smoky and flavorful. The mac and cheese had a little sweet kick to it that threw me off a little... I ended up paying around 44.00 for a few days worth of food that tasted like it was made with love! read more
3 months ago
My favorite restaurant in Havertown. Amazing food. Friendly staff, and a great drink selection read more
I come here at least once a month, usually for takeout, but this time I decided to dine in. I always order the pork belly burnt ends, brisket, and ribs. The brisket is my favorite; it's always tender with just the right amount of fat. This time I ordered Brisket Fries and they were really good. Loaded with brisket and cheese. The staff is always super friendly. I did have one issue with the food once, not the service, and Ian, who I believe is the manager, immediately made it right. He was very kind and professional. I definitely recommend this restaurant to others. read more
From start to finish this place is great. We came back a month later and brought new people it was that great! The servers are friendly and fast. Cute small place, reservations highly recommended. They have outside seating. We got the smoked wings again. Friggin delicious. Proper real chicken wing size, good flavor and properly crisp. The Mac and cheese is actually not too bad! I love the green. They got a spice bite that you better not forget about. The beans I like too! Remind me of cowboy beans with the meat. I loved them! Coleslaw is more vinegar based if that's your flavor. The sweet potatoes are delish! The fancy thanksgiving at your boujee aunts house style. Mmmhmm. Sweet potato hush puppies are cake like sweet. I was told asparagus was delish. The ribs are tender and perfectly sauced. Not a ton of fat. Brisket too! Not a lot of fat. They slice you right. I would not recommend their distilled liquors. It's not a heavy pour. So if you enjoy measured pour liquor, have at it. If not, the cost is not worth the 'juice'. As I said, we came back here within a month. Def our spot! read more
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1 month ago
We're from Texas, so we know good BBQ, my husband and I were absolutely blown away by their take on it. Their recipes are incredibly delicious, creative, and unlike anything we've had before. Every bite was packed with flavor! If we're ever back in the area, we'll definitely be coming back! read more
3 months ago
2 months ago
We found this restaurant by searching for BBQ restaurants near the Philly airport. It was not far from the exit on the Blue Route. We arrived right after they opened. Our waiter, Ethan, told us they were out of ribs, collard greens, and pretzels. We started with the butterscotch swirled cornbread, which was delicious with the butter and jam. We had the smoked wings with BBQ beans and the BBQ sandwich. Ethan brought out the fries after delivering the sandwich and apologized for the delay. They were definitely worth the wait. The place is small with approximately 12 tables. They do have a bar. read more
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Eh, hard to feel the high reviews based on my $90 takeout. I just returned from southern GA where the BBQ is excellent. Sophie's just doesn't do what they can do down there. Our family had the Smokehouse Trinity and The BBQ Platter, which together let us try brisket, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, mac n cheese, fries and cornbread. The philosophy seems to be more about pumping sugar into/onto everything than getting flavor in the meat. "Cornbread" is more of a corn poundcake with cinnamon bun drizzle. Yes, making cake and calling it bread feels like a decadent bread, but it's a marketed hybrid cake enabling you to get fat. Mac n cheese is very tasty. That said, it is made simple, from inexpensive noodles, cheese and butter. A lone side of it is $10 and if the lone side is the same as a regular side, it is very overpriced for the portion. My 7yo ate it by himself as a fraction of his dinner. Handcut fries were also tasty, but cut too thin for my liking because most were extremely crispy. I could have eaten a bag of potato chips for a close enough taste, and for far less money. I've said this in other BBQ reviews and I'll say it again, it's a faux pas to me to serve BBQ sauced. If your meat can stand alone, it's good BBQ. I don't like to add sauce (sugar) to my meat. Please don't assume I want 1000 calories dumped on my protein, and if you need sauce for flavor, the meat isn't good enough. Chicken was the best of the meats, IMO. I pulled the skin (and sauce) off and the meat was juicy and had the most amount of smoke that anything had. I will say it was not "smoky" compared to southern BBQ, but it had some smoke while the other meats didn't really have any. Ribs had an unpleasant chewy-hamy texture and tasted okay but again I was forced to eat sauce, and that didn't let me really taste the meat. The below meats actually did not come sauced: Pulled pork was okay. Not smoky, not bad per se, but not memorable either. Brisket bark had too much flavor and the meat had too little, so you needed the sauce to cover up the distracting contrast. Not worth the price for that. The taste of the sauce? Tasted like Diabetes. In comparison to parts of the country who perfect BBQ, Sophie's didn't hold their own. They did a lot that was tasty but the prices were steep compared to BBQ joints I frequent where they do it better, give you more, and charge less. read more
My husband and I come here frequently for many reasons! The smoked chicken wings are a must! So crispy and flavorful! The classic meat platters are crazy good, but the icing on the cake is the fun plays on things like a Philly cheese steak made with brisket! read more
I did a pickup order. Food was hot and packed nicely. The portions were pretty good. All the meat was well cooked but My favorite meat is the pork belly burnt ends 10/10. I was a little disappointed in the cornbread. It was dry even after I microwaved it for 30 seconds. Baked beans were a too sweet for me. I will be back for the burnt ends and hope to have a 2nd chance with the corn bread read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite BBQ spots! The service for takeout is simple, and everyone is so friendly. I've had the brisket, ribs, Cole slaw and greens. It's rare you find BBQ spots where the sides actually taste good! The greens had a nice sweet, smoky flavor which made them wonderful. My only complaint, the cornbread was extremely dry. Overall, if you like good tasting BBQ, give Sophie's a shot! read more
1 year ago
Great food with great portions. Staff was super attentive and polite. I got the rib sandwich which came with onions and pickles, according to the description while my friends got the brisket cheesesteak and the bbq brisket sandwich. I got to try different sandwiches and they were all good. Hate to say it, but I think the rib sandwich I got was my least favorite. The reason being is I'm not a fan of mayo, and the onion was drenched in it. I wished they included mayo in the description. Fries were so good too. read more
4 months ago
5 stars every time. My wife and I order 10 wings and half order of brisket once or twice per week. I may go as far as saying the smoked crispy wings with sweet BBQ sauce are the best wings I have ever had . The flavor, tenderness, crispiness, sauce, ..all complement each other so well. The brisket is cooked to perfection each time. Perfect amount of fat and the coffee rub is delicious . Typically we do takeout but have dined in a few times. Cute atmosphere with great service and tasty cocktails crafted with liquor from Four Birds Distillery. Will be back in the summer to sit outside on the patio. Definitely go check out Sophie's! They have a LOT more to offer...these are just my favorites and I'll never stop eating them!!! read more
Everything about Sophie's B.B.Q. is fantastic. Pound for pound, it isn't the cheapest but by far, one of the best B.B.Q. joints in DELCO. From the service, to the portion sizes and preparation of the product, this place is tops. If you're in Havertown or you live here, make it a point to stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more
1 year ago
You need to come to this place! Been multiple times and the food is always so amazing. Service is always so kind and the indoor and outdoor options are great! read more
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We had an amazing time coming here at an off peak time so we had excellent service and were able to customize the brussel sprouts a bit to meet our needs as we didn't want the spice. The burnt ends were probably the favorite over the spare ribs due to its nice glaze blended with the saltiness of the meat. The spare ribs had a nice seasoning and were cooked, to some it could be more fall off the bone. Would like to visit again. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
We've been to Sophie's when it was in Ardmore. I was excited to see that they reopened in Havertown. They're located near Haverford High School on Darby Road. There's street parking. I'm glad I made reservations because it was crowded when we arrived at 12:30. I'm not sure of the woman's name who took care of us but I got the impression that she was one of the owners. She was friendly and welcoming. She gave us some good menu suggestions. We started with the Butterscotch Swirl Cornbread Basket that is served with an apple butter and some other butter. It was moist and delicious! More like dessert than an appetizer. We split the Brisket Cheesesteak which was very large so perfect for sharing. The brisket was very tender and the seeded roll was great. My husband said he would've preferred a sauce on there because he thought it seemed dry. My sons had the pork belly burnt ends and grilled shrimp cubano. They have Coke products. They also have alcoholic beverages but we didn't try them this time. It's a casual and homey vibe at Sophie's. read more
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My wife and I used to go to the original location before the fire - the new location is really nice. Both our meals were amazing as always. The Brisket Cheesesteak was a fantastic take on the cheesesteak. Great smokey flavor & loaded with a ton of meat. I'd highly recommend the Hush Puppies that come with an apple jalapeño cream cheese & clover honey (not pictured). They are dynamite. Price wise, it's about what you'd expect for good BBQ, but certainly worth it for how much food you get. The whole operation truly feels like a labor of love. Highly recommended read more
4 months ago
Excellent I knew of Sophie's BBQ in Ardmore and wanted to try the new location for the last year. The new location now includes Four Birds Distilling Co spirits for craft cocktails. Also, there are canned cocktails and beer. It is a winning combination of delicious food and craft cocktails. This was a perfect place to have lunch after returning from the Eagles parade. The new location is a bright, open space of seating plus a bar seating. There are two large tvs that are perfect for watching sports. The cocktail menu has a great selection of craft cocktails, mocktails, canned cocktails and beer.. We ordered a cucumber mojito and a classic old-fashioned. The cucumber mojito (served in a mason jar) was refreshing and a combination of sweet and sour blended perfectly with the Four Winds rum. The classic old-fashioned is a must-have. It was mixed to perfection with Four Winds Bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, orange peel and luxardo cherry. Our entrees included hot honey chicken sandwich and the brisket cheesesteak. All sandwiches are served with handcut fries. The chicken sandwich is massive portion of crispy fried chicken, top with pimento cheese(who knew this absolutely delicious), candied bacon, honey hot house pickles. All of the toppings on the sandwich blends so well to get a flavor profile of savory, sweet, with a little heat. When meat is smoked it is sheer perfection. The brisket cheesesteak is topped with copper sharp cheese sauce and carmelized onions on a seeded roll. It is a slight twist on a traditional cheesesteak but the upgrade was worth every bite. Definitely planning to return for a lighter meal so tgere is room for the banana pudding donuts., Great Service read more
1 year ago
Great food great service great ambience. The brisket cheesesteak was on point. The drinks were great with great service. read more
1 year ago
I thought I had to take a trip down south to have good bbq and service like this!!! I'll be back and I will gain a few pounds. And the drinks? Perfect. I sat inside but there's a nice outdoor seating. read more
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