Hit and miss. Speaking as a Native Texan. The biscuits are excellent, fluffy and delicious just the right mix of buttery goodness that you want. Paired up with the honey butter and the strawberry jam (not as good as mommas) is superb. Further the sweet tea is so authentic you can close your eyes and be transported to the Brazos or Guadalupe river. The fried chicken unfortunately is a miss. It is bland and tasteless, you wouldn't get invited back to the cookout showing up with fried chicken like that. All the aunties at the church pot luck would be "blessing your heart" with that effort. The cook was fine and the chicken was perfectly done and juicy, but it was just unforgivably bland. read more

This place has not failed me in the six years I've been frequenting it... on this particular occasion and pictured are the Arnold Palmer (not on the menu, but I asked for half lemonade and half of their brewed iced tea) as well as the spicy fried chicken sandwich. Both were delicious and a perfect sized meal for lunch. Slightly disappointed they changed their fried chicken to sandwiches rather than the fried chicken plates, but it was still delicious. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Arnold Palmer - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Definitely had a full stomach and pain after this meal but it was incredible! Definitely get the biscuits and gravy if they offer it to start off. Best I've ever had. The pork sandwiches were to die for! Mac and cheese was pretty decent I heard, I had the baked beans which were pretty good too. The hot sauce that's unmarked is VERY hot so be careful. Didn't leave our mouths for the rest of the meal. Overall good service and pretty empty and chill vibes! read more

Food is very good, But what a total rip-off. They charge some bogus kitchen appreciation fee, that they claim you can ask for it to be waived, but yet when we picked up our order and inquired about the fee we were told it is MANDATORY and that there is no way to have it waived or removed from our bill. If I feel the staff (wait staff, kitchen staff, or anyone else) deserves a tip I always leave a very generous tip, but do NOT tell me that I have to leave a tip. These are just total BS tips that they say are mandatory. It's s shame because the food was very good, but we will NOT order from them again, and urge all other consumers to help fight back against these kind of hidden fees and rip-offs. If this restaurant feels that their kitchen staff doesn't earn enough money, then give them a damn raise, and a livable wage. Don't rip off the customer. read more

Bad start two minutes early and they told us to get out of the restaurant. Rude! Food is good. NOT great. Biscuits are good to great- that's worth trying but 3$ for jam!! Total virtue signaling staff. All in on Covid- the irony is they are shooting themselves in the foot. Did not like USA type BBQ people. Were offended by us not wearing masks while eating - don't open the restaurant if you don't want people to open their mouths...right? Rethink and show some true southern hospitality and maybe the food might be better- show some love people. Come on guys this is USA barbecue! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - The entrance - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was definitely NOT the best BBQ I've ever had. I think the best part of our dinner was the biscuit, which honestly was super yummy and do get the strawberry jam. My husband had the links, I had the chopped brisket and my son's dinner was messed up with getting chicken strips instead of the chicken sandwich (that the waitress seemed super confused by.) Everything was just ok. My brisket looked more like pot roast and was swimming in grease. The links were spicy for my liking. The cole slaw wasn't traditional creamy cole slaw more like a chopped, chunky cole slaw salad and the BBQ beans were blah. I don't really know why this place is rated so highly. We weren't impressed. read more

Not authentic, small portions, good service. I had lunch here with some co-workers and we were all not very impressed. We ordered platters, sandwiches, and a salad. The platters are SO SMALL! There like two slices of meat on there for like $15... It was barely enough to satisfy anyone. I felt so bad for the people who ordered it because they were still hungry afterwards. The bbq flavor was not very authentic. I wasn't expecting st. louis level bbq but still... Sandwiches are good. I would recommend getting this if you come. It is probably the most reasonably priced and best tasting option. read more

Overpriced and dry with small portions. Absolutely insane this place stays in business.

Every year for a long as I can remember I have been taking my 34 year old son to Fenway to see sox for his birthday. Every year we choose a different restaurant either before or after the game. This year he chose Sweet Cheeks Q. I had been in the restaurant industry for 17 years. I know, Ive always thought the validation is tacky; however, bare with me please. I've lived all over the world, this menu....WOW HOLY COW...we had the golden sauce smoked wings (lived in NC) buttermilk biscuits w/honey and added the jam and we also had the buttermilk fried Okra (my son was born in Myrtle Beach while I was in the Air Force, so you can see his theme). On a scale of 1-10 the food is a 100. Let's talk about the bonus, the service is tight, a well trained attentive and friendly team!!!! Unfortunately I don't recall the bartenders name, it was a Thursday actually my son's Birthday is 4/20 if that helps. They work together as a well oiled machine!!! The discussion on the walk back to the Longwood Inn, next year for his birthday we"re going to Sweet Cheeks Q, we found our spot. Thank you so much for an absolutely fantastic experience!!! Tiffani your culture and the encouragement from your GM and management is ferociously streamlined providing one of the best dining experiences I"ve ever had from top to bottom...thank you and Ii'm TELLING everyone I know.... see you again soon!!!! Michelin and Beard worthy for SURE!!! read more

Well originally from TX but grew up in TN so i ate alot of bbq so how does it compare to Boston bbq? Sweet cheeks was good, we started out with the fried okra with the spicy ranch sauce (extra $2) nothing special but it was good. My cousin has never had fried okra and i love fried okra. She said she liked it too. And then we shared a platter since we didn't want to be to full going to go watch the baseball game and it was pretty hot outside. I loved the potatoe salad they added dill to it and was def different than any other salad i had. And the ribs it was so tender and just fell right off the bones it was really good. Definitely left happy overall with the food and service. And we also enjoyed their patio seating. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Fried okra - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I'm sad to say that this meal was very disappointing. I've heard so many good things, but maybe I caught them on an off night. I called in to order and picked up my food as it was done. It was only a 6 minute walk back, but by then the food was already cold. I'm not sure what happened, but it definitely did not help that both the beef brisket and pork ribs were too salty. The chunk of cold fat on the brisket was far from appealing. Not to mention that it was surprisingly hard instead of tender and also very dry. It's sad when you go to a barbecue place and the sides are better than the meat... read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - sweet Fat Cheeks Tray: Potato Salad, Mac N ' Cheese, Prime Beef Brisket, pork ribs - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Tiffany Faison - you rock! Sweet Cheeks Q is a great bbq joint near Fenway. It can get crowded. but they make solid food. The biscuits here are to die for. The honey butter makes that dish. So get at least 1 biscuit and make use of that honey butter. The Big Cheeks Tray comes with 2 meats and 2 sides: We opted for brisket and pulled pork. The brisket and pulled pork were yummy, but i think it was better with sauces. Really good bbq places should have the meat do all the talking (no need for sauces). The sauces here actually help enhance the flavors. The collard greens are cooked to perfect with some good pork meat in there. The cole slaw tastes healthy (not too much mayo). The cocktails are amazeballs. Place isn't the cleanest establishment but it's hard to stay clean when its a bbq joint. read more

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I wasn't expecting much from a barbecue joint in Boston but Sweet Cheeks definitely delivered. The restaurant itself smells like a true woody fire and the 3 sauces (North Carolina hot sauce, apple cider vinaigrette type, and old fashioned bbq) on every table were all really well paired with the brisket. I prefer my potato salad a little sweeter but other than that the brisket itself was incredible. It really melts in your mouth and the cuts are super moist and are not too fatty. Would heavily recommend. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Sliced brisket sandwich with a side of potato salad and sweet pickles and onions - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Disclaimer: I did have half a yard of beer on empty stomach before I tried this place. Also, I have lived in Kansas City where we claim that our BBQ is the best in the country. My expectations for good BBQ in Boston was/is pretty low, but this was a nice surprise. We got pork belly, pulled pork, and brisket and all were nice and tender. We also tried fried okra, which I haven't had in years and it was fried just right. BUT the best part about the dinner had to be the drinks. The drinks were delicious, had the authentic southern feel to them, and they were generous with the alcohol. They were delicious and strong! Another nice thing about this restaurant was that although the wait may be long, they will text you when a table is ready, which means that you can go to any of the bars in Fenway area to get a drink or two while you wait! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Brisket, pork belly, and pulled pork with a side of Cole slaw and fried okra - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Service was amazing and the food even better. Would give it more stars if I could. Service on point. Food excellent. We started with biscuits that were HUGE and shared a sample platter. If we didn't just have breakfast a few hours earlier we would have gotten our own platter. Meat was so great we didn't even need sauce. Cooked to PERFECTION. We had brisket and pulled pork with mac and cheese for sides. Loved it. Will be back. read more

Great spot near Fenway for BBQ. The best biscuits we ever had. We ordered a pound of chicken, brisket and ribs and were smoked to perfection. The siders were good, the Mac and cheese was creamy and the salad was excellent. We had a gluten free requirement and they handled it without a problem. read more

In the heart of Fenway, this place serves up solid (if not spectacular) bbq. I usually get one of the "big cheeks" tray ($24), which comes with two types of meat, one hot scoop, and one cold scoop (aka a hot and cold side). Or, for an additional $2, you can get the "Fat Cheeks" tray, which comes with a third kind of meat. Tonight, I ordered the beef brisket, St. Louis ribs, collared greens, and farm salad. Meats were good but salty. Between the two, I preferred the brisket - very tender and flavorful. Ribs left something to be wanted, too much salt and not enough smoke-y flavor. There's an assortment of three bbq sauces on the table, so you can flavor your grub to your preference. Farm salad was a yummy mix of greens and brussel sprouts topped with Parmesan. Collared greens were lemony and came with pork mixed in. No drinks for me tonight, but there's a pretty solid mix of cocktail and beer options. If you're looking for something alcohol-free, the tea and lemonade look solid. My bf got a coke and it came in a HUGE mason jar. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Big cheeks tray - beef brisket, St. Louis ribs, collared greens, farm salad - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fantastic food. I got take out and it was amazing!! I can say the staff that took my order was gracious and professional. Wonderful place.

I didn't add a 5 dollar charge for them to put my food to go, and the food was awful! They add a charge to pay her employees.. PAY YOUR EMPLOYEES! read more

This place has awesome bbq. It is huge so there is always space but it is always busy. I would definitely recommend the bbq brisket - it is the only meat that comes with sauce! However, the pulled pork is also super tasty. Make sure to put their bbq sauce on it, it's sweet and not spicy. If you're feeling adventurous they also have a spicy sauce as well as a vinegar bbq sauce. The mac and cheese is served in a mug and has crispy bread crumbs on top. You NEED to get the biscuits. The honey butter that comes with them is soo good. If you're more than one person split a cheeks trays as it's a lot of food. The drinks are also super good! Good place for great food with a bunch of people. The staff are super nice too. read more

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Went before a Red Sox game and the service was great. Our waitress was attentive and made sure we understood the menu. The pork belly sandwich was great! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - pork belly sandwich - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Pretty decent BBQ in Boston. This is someone coming from the south. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was really yummy -it definitely needs the extra sauce though-was a tiny bit dry. I also got a biscuit which was so hood but the real gem is the honey butter that it comes with. It's a no frill spot with a southern vibe. They did a nice job spreading people out for social distancing. In the warmer months there's a cute patio too ! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Sweet Cheeks is an excellent spot for barbecue. It's owned by Top Chef alum Tiffani Faison (just like the rest of the block) and she totally delivers. My favorite thing on the menu is the bucket of biscuits with honey butter. they are warm and flaky and so delicious. We purposely get too many so that we can bring them home and eat them again later. The rest is your standard barbecue fare- pulled pork, brisket, baked beans, mac and cheese, etc. The fried chicken sandwich is also a standout. It's a little pricey and sometimes the staff can be slow/aloof, but otherwise I'm always happy at Sweet Cheeks. read more

Update: Changing table fixed. Now I only have my hangry daughter to blame for ruining my dinner... Hangry Dad is HANGRY! I have always loved Sweet Cheeks. They are quality and consistent with their food. However, now I have my Dad glasses on, and when my wife had worked a long day and baby needs a change, this is not what I want to see in the men's room. Let me know when this is fixed because the diaper meltdown that ensued ended our dinner early. Brisket was so tasty though, and when the wife left with the baby that's means I have two cocktails. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I don't know if my hopes were too high or the hype was too big or a combination of both, but The Boy and I were not that impressed with Sweet Cheeks 'Cue. Possibly having tried Blue Ribbon before also may have spoiled the experience for us (Sorry but it's the way to go!). My picture will make our platters look so delectable. We each did Big Cheeks Trays: 2 meats with 2 sides. Of the 4 types of barbecue meat we tried, the only one memorable to me is the Pork Belly I had. Just asked The Boy - he recalls his Pulled Pork being good (I agree) and his Sausage being yummy (I found the texture of it to be gritty). The thing about Sweet Cheeks is their sides (or 'Scoops') are better than their meat to me. The pickles that get served with each tray - DELICIOUS. Ate the crap out of them. Collard greens? Damn delicious. Broccoli cheese casserole? Bomb.com. And last but definitely not least and definitely the star of Sweet Cheeks' offerings - the goddamn biscuits served with amazing honey butter. I would forego all the unimpressive meats I ate for a tray of sides and a bucket o' biscuits. The biggest mistake of this meal was only ordering a biscuit each. DEFINITELY go bucket. Lesson learned - I'll know better for my next go-around. Hey while my overall review may sound unsatisfied, them biscuits are worth coming back for. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - HEAVENLY BISCUITS with DIVINE HONEY BUTTER. - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Not a whole lot to say here. We came here from California, and went to see a Red Sox game vs the Yankees for my hubbys bday. This place was in walking distance of Fenway, and PACKED with Red Sox fans. Not going to lie, was a little hesitant to give this place a shot due to how busy this place was. We were able to grab a seat by the window. Being seated time was about 30 mins and the bar area was full. However, upon seating ourselves, we were greeted rather quickly by a waitress. She was also very pleasant, and helpful, since we were new to this restaurant. Our drink orders came out rather fast. Surprising, again. With all of those people there, we were not expecting our drinks anytime soon. Lol. Pleasantly surprised. AND, our cocktails were delicious. Upon ordering our food, it did take a little while longer for our food to come out. But, we were expecting, good food, should take a little time. Our meals came out super hot, had excellent presentation, and tasted delicious. The theme and ambiance here was pretty chill. Probably not the best place to show up and watch a game. Pricing was affordable. Customer service was excellent. The establishment appeared clean. Food and drinks were delicious. Portion sizes were rather large. Not a whole lot more you can ask for. Next time we are in Boston and in the mood for BBQ, we will definitely think of this place. read more

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Food is good! One of the best places in Boston for southern-bbq. However the quality and portions don't necessarily reflect the prices.. the service is a hit or miss, and the tables are a bit too crowded together for my liking. read more

(Disclaimer: I am not from Texas. I have been to Texas and have eaten BBQ multiple times in Texas, but I am not Texan.) Overall, I really like Sweet Cheeks. The vibe is great, the service is great, and the food is great. It's really an experience -- different enough from typical Boston fare that it can serve as a great "let's try something new!" place-- but it backs up that unique experience with solidly delicious food and a great next-door-neighbor vibe that invites you to become a regular. FIVE STARS - UNBELIEVABLE -biscuits with honey butter - larger than life (seriously, they are HUGE) and oh-so-delicious -hush puppies with some sort of amazing dipping cream -playlist - seriously, they play the best music -beer garden - WHY IS THIS NOT MORE OF A THING, BOSTON? -farm salad -- it's like everything you ever wanted in a salad, on your plate FOUR STARS - SO GOOD -fried okra - not a believer in okra? try these. -pulled chicken - so tender and tasty -broccoli cheese casserole - heavy on the cheese, just the way I like it -white bread and pickles and onions - makes it all amazing -portion sizes - take my word for it, two people can share one tray, esp. if there are apps involved THREE STARS - SOLID LIKE A ROCK -BBQ sauces -- they vary, and are all tasty, but none spoke to me -prices - yes, they are more than what you would pay in Texas or some such roadside BBQ. but this is Boston. plus, the meat's all natural. I don't think that's even a commonly understood term in Texas. TWO STARS - NEEDS IMPROVEMENT -giant nutter butter -- I expected "wow," but all I got was this giant peanut butter cookie business. It needed something else. -where is the Shiner Bock, Tiffani?? HOW CAN THERE NOT BE SHINER?? -my scale said I had to not eat here all the time. #howcanthisbe BONUS POINTS: -gay-owned & woman-owned small business. word. it's nice to know that you can take a queer bachelorette party here and the server will just be super excited for you and chat with folks about her awesome vermont tattoo. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Biscuits! - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

As a Southern gal on the constant hunt for passable BBQ in Boston, I made my way over to Sweet Cheeks on a Saturday night. A table for 2 had a 45-minute wait, so I'm obviously not the only Northerner craving some Southern lovin'. Once you give them your number, you get a text with a link where you can see how many parties are in front of you and stoke out the menu, so you can get nice and starvin' while you wait. About 35 minutes later, the "your table is ready!" text buzzes! Once we're seated, we peruse the impressive cocktail menu. I ordered the Federale, a habanero tequila and lime drink, and my friend orders a sweeter drink with apple brandy and cider. Served in mason jars, so fun and delicious! Of course we start with 2 biscuits. Dat honey buttah like WOAH. These guys are large, warm, and fluffy. So you'll want to stuff the entire thing in your face, but don't. Trust me. As for mains, we split a tray with 2 meats which includes 1 hot & 1 cold side. The meats we chose were the brisket and pulled pork, which were both very tender but honestly didn't taste that different from each other. On the table were 3 bottles of different sauces, which weren't explained to us, so we spent a few minutes smelling and tentatively pouring them on our plates to figure out what they were and which we liked. Those sides guys. Get the farm salad, although I'm sure this is some kind of crazy Northern invention, but this thing is delish with brussels, grapes, and nuts. The other winner was the mac n cheese, which was cheesy and a bit crunchy with breadcrumbs on top. And who doesn't like when things are served in cute mugs? Remember when I told you to save part of that biscuit? Now's the time to break it out. Pile that guy high with meat, sauce, and even some mac n cheese to make yourself a Southern slider. You're welcome, y'all. read more

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Visited Boston from out of town and decided on Sweet Cheeks for dinner. Overall it was a pretty good experience. BBQ was okay but the sides and biscuits were awesome!! Highly recommend the Farm Salad as a side! Drinks were cold too. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here before a concert at House of Blues. Rustic atmosphere, pretty large dining room with appropriate space between tables. Attentive service. But the star of the show was easily the food. And I have standards for bbq coming from a state known for it. The biscuit was expensive for a biscuit but really, really good. The brisket and pulled pork were melt in your mouth. And the Mac and cheese and potato salad were exactly what I wanted- nothing fancy just plain good. Also, good texas style sauce. Added to my go to list in fenway area for sure read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Mac N ' Cheese, Potato Salad, Prime Beef Brisket, Heritage Breed Pulled Pork - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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3 Reasons why I wanted to give Sweet Cheeks Q a try: Highly rated reviews Drinks in Mason Jars Never tried Southern food Sweet Cheeks is definitely overrated by yelpers...either that or Southern food is just not for me. Had their pork belly. While it certainly had a good amount of fat to be deemed as pork belly, it wasn't as flavorful as I expected. Slightly on the sweet side, must've been glazed. When I envision Southern pork belly, I expected some kind of peppery/smoked hard core flavored belly but mehh...my preconceived notions was completely off. I blame Taiwanese pork belly to be too good hence my amped up expectation of SOUTHERN bellys. For the cold scoop, I had their potato salad. The potato salad was hands down the best thing out of the entire dinner. I'm a fan of potato-related foods so perhaps I am biased. Not too much mayo put in it, similar to Japanese potato salad. Avoid the collard greens. Really didn't like it and the color and texture of it made me feel like I was eating big pieces of tea leaves. Bland, nothing special. Annnnd this is coming from a gal who usually loves her vegetables. If you ever have the chance to sit outside, do so. Inside is too loud to carry much audible conversation. Lighting is decent and the summer weather adds to the relaxing atmosphere. The drinks menu is extensive. The somewhat annoying thing is they give creative/wacky names to their alcohol selection but you can't figure out what flavors they're going for without asking the waiter. Best to let your server know what preferences you have if you have trouble figuring out what to get. I will have to give major kudos to Jacob, our waiter. He is one of the most enthusiastic waiters I've ever met. When asked about what he'd recommend for drinks, he promptly gave recs along with a very detailed description with smiles. Jacob, you were the only reason why I even ordered the collard greens because you made it sound so good pff. Places need more imaginative/enthusiastic waiters like him! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Berkshire pork belly tray - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very nice place to eat, friendly people. They are Texas style dry rub. Had a reservation for lunch and seated right away. Casual ambiance. Best buscuits I've had in a long long time. Warm with honey butter. Both hot sides were great Mac n cheese and black eyed peas. Cold sides were potato salad and cole slaw also good. We had brisket and ribs platter and brisket was not bad Big thick cut. Ribs were really bad. Dry and rough. Did fall off bone but not something I would order again. 3 stars because I was disappointed with the ribs. They should be nailing this all the time. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had such fond memories of this place from when I came 4 years ago, however this time, it was just ok. I am not sure if management changed or if I had just better BBQ since. my friend who is a texan (and the person I came with last time) agreed with me, that it just wasn't as good. the brisket and ribs were dry. the Mac and cheese was creamy but not very cheesy. the Cole slaw could use a bit more vinegar, it was very mayo-y. the fried okra and the pork belly was the best part of our meal. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Brisket (beef). Ribs(pork). Pork Belly. Mac and cheese. Cole slaw - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Let's get through the bad news first, I found Sweet Cheek's BBQ meats disappointing. Most of what I tried (burnt ends, ribs, pork belly, and sausage) I found to be dry or bland. You end up drowning them in the house sauce, which is tasty, but it is all you end up tasting The pork belly and the ends were the most flavorful and tender of the bunch. But that's saying they're the best of the worst. Now onto the good points. All of their other food (except the BBQ, obviously) was great! Their biscuits are on point and Texas sized. Nothing beats a warm, fluffy biscuit with that honey butter. I also enjoyed their sides, especially the salads. They were the first thing to disappear on my tray. The carrot-raisin is reminiscent of Asian pickled daikon 'n carrots, but with sweet raisins and cheese. The farm salad is also a well composed salad, with the tangy dressing, peppery greens, and nuts. As crazy as it sounds I did enjoy my meal here. Again the meat was the only let down and consequently knocked down the rating. Especially since they label themselves a BBQ joint. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - 2 meat tray: sausage, ribs, farm salad, and cheesy broccoli - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

After a long morning and early afternoon of tourism we needed some lunch and our local guides suggested this spot given we were going to check out Fenway next on our "tour". We got a table right away. A lot of good choices on the menu. We opted for the beef brisket sandwich with a couple of sides (seemed a bit pricey but I suppose this is life in the big city). I really liked that the food was served on metal camping plates. A fun idea. The brisket was very tender with a good smokey flavor. The two sauces on the table were also very good. If we were hungrier we would have ordered the biscuits which looked good and we heard are excellent. Maybe next time.... read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Perfect with barbeque - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

MY GOODNESS - who knew Boston had good BBQ. I'm in shock at how much I loved the food here. I've traveled to Austin quite a few times and have lived in several states that do BBQ really well and so Boston never struck me as a place to have good bbq, let alone brisket but I was wrong!! Sweet cheeks has PHENOMENAL brisket. It's juicy, tender, Smokey, and still delicious a few days later if you end up ordering way too much food like we did. Our waitress told us that they smoke their meats in the back all day long and you could really taste the charred, quintessential BBQ taste with every bite. We ordered the pork belly tray as well as the brisket tray with comes with two "scoops" which are basically sides (ie. Mac and cheese, corn, broccoli, potato salad...). We also started the meal with a big, buttery, fluffy, flakey biscuit which was perfect size to share among two people (and not dry at all!!). The honey butter that it comes with is to die for - I practically wanted to lick it clean but... calories!! the best part was how the meats did not taste dry at all - they fall apart so easily and tender to the touch but also didn't taste to piggy or meat-y. A really great balance of smoke and slight taste of pork / beef which is always a huge plus! The sides themselves were a bit meh - they tasted pretty bland in relation to the stellar meats but would opt for any of their cheese concoctions over the more plain corn or potato salad (which is what I got). The service was crazy slow when we came however. There was unfortunately only one person bussing tables and taking orders with a packed patio full of people. It took maybe 45-50 minutes for our meal to come out which is the longest I've ever had to wait for BBQ before. So that was a bit of a bummer and I felt pretty bad for our waitress who seemed really overwhelmed by the traffic within the restaurant. Also the food here is not cheap - ranging from high $20's-30's and our bill came out to be over $120 for two trays, a biscuit, and two beers so... RIP MY WALLET. But would definitely come here for a special occasion or to splurge when I'm craving something especially meaty! Loved the ambiance and the overall taste and presentation of the food - really felt like I was back in Austin! read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - brisket and pork belly tray - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This was a fun atmosphere for an evening with a large group of friends. We got a bucket of biscuits to share- highly recommend! They are delicious and come with a nice buttery spread. The menu is very cluttered and hard to understand but the staff is happy to tell you about your options. The food was on the pricey side but you do get a good portion size. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I wish I lived closer - this place is amazing. I had this place talked up to me and it lived up to the hype. Pretty busy but not long of a wait. Good Service. The food was amazing. I had the chicken with Mac and potato salad. The chicken was amazingly fried so it was crispy but still nice and juicy. The biscuits and honey butter are an absolute must - get the bucket for the table and it will be loved. The sides were also solid - Mac and cheese nice and cheesy and the potato salad in a lighter style. Overall would absolutely recommend this place and hope to be up in the Boston area to have again soon. read more

Sweet Cheeks Q - Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Mac N ' Cheese, Potato Salad - Southern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Tiffani has brought southern barbecue to Boston, and while it's expensive, it's SO good. I went for a late dinner with my sister, and the weather was phenomenal so we decided to sit on the sidewalk patio. Being in the Fenway and only a few blocks from the stadium, the people watching alone makes this a great spot. The mood is very laid back: think wooden benches, plastic cups, tin trays, and country music touches. I loved the vintage Dolly Parton photographs in the bathroom, and was so disappointed to see a sign indicating that one had been stolen. Who does that? Respect your city and its restaurants. We both got cocktails, a jalapeño mezcal for her and a somehow spicy blueberry, vodka, and prosecco mix for me, and they were excellent. Strong, flavorful, refreshing, and decently sized for the price: $12 for a 16oz cup with ice. She insisted on getting a "bucket" of biscuits as a starter, which includes four perfectly laminated, flaky, home style biscuits and honey butter. Not too heavy, not too buttery: just right. One was enough before the meal, and they were excellent the next day. We each ordered the smallest tray: one meat, one hot scoop, and one cold scoop. I got pulled pork, mac and cheese, and watermelon salad. She had four huge pieces of fried chicken, mac and cheese, and their garden salad with brussel sprouts. It was barbecue bliss. The pork was juicy, perfectly cooked, and didn't need any extra sauce. The mac and cheese is what we call in the south "make you wanna smack your momma" good. Gooey, garlicky, and with a perfect breadcrumb crust. The watermelon salad was the only slight let down, as it was simply a slice of delectable watermelon covered with cilantro and cheese. I ate the fruit on its own, and only half the rest of my meal, which reheated into a great dinner for the next day. Service was very friendly, and our waiter even went the extra mile of boxing each of our individual ingredients in separate containers. But since we stayed until closing and the doors were locked to prevent new patrons (read: drunken Sox fans) from storming the bar after the game, it was a bit hard to flag him down for the check. After tip our two drinks, appetizer, and two entrees totaled $100, so it's certainly not cheap eats. But if you want to splurge, it's worth it. read more

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