I had the turkey sandwich- delicious- the mustard sauce was a great addition. My husband had the tri tip- also delicious. But the best was the brisket my daughter ordered- the best! Service was excellent- fast and friendly. Ambiance- comfortable and casual. Can't wait to return! read more

Both the Brisket and Cubano sandwiches were amazing. The brisket deserves an extra shoutout. Having visited Franklin's and Terry Blacks' in Austin this brisket can certainly hold its own against the best from Austin if not be actually be better ... gasp. This place is an amazing quick stopover between wine tastings etc. worth every $ read more

The Butcherman - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Brisket Burrito is the best thing I have ever eaten. Food was prepared sooner than DD's estimate. Will 100% be returning! read more

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The Butcherman has been highly regarded by many of my Sonoma friends who frequent the eatery in Sonoma Plaza's Cheese Factory. They rave about the barbecued brisket, and strongly recommended the sandwich. Unfortunately I may have chosen to lunch there on an off-day. When we entered at noon, the eatery was strangely empty. No other customers and a small staff. Not an encouraging sign considering the hour and location, but the service at the ordering desk was prompt, but not very helpful when we asked for menu information. A language barrier I suspect. Indoor seating is limited so we chose an outdoor table where we found ourselves to be the only diners present. The outdoor ambiance was poor compared to other eateries in Sonoma. When our beeper rang, my daughter scurried off to pick-up our food and drinks. There was no table service, another bad sign considering the prices. My thick-cut slab of brisket was almost inedible. Tough, nearly tasteless and served on a soft bun with pickled onions. The meat was probably smoke-roasted days earlier and then microwaved. My advice is to eat there only on days when one sees and smells the meat being freshly roasted. read more

Delicious sandwiches!! I got to enjoy the beautiful view of the square while eating the Cubano. I had a bite of the tri tip sandwich, which was also tasty, but the Cubano was the star for me. The baguette didn't make for a traditional cubano but it was delicious as is. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful. You go up to the counter in the cheese shop to order. We didn't wait long before they brought out our sandwiches. There's inside and outside seating. Or you could take the sandwiches to go across the street to eat in the plaza! read more

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Alvaro is THE man!!! I walked in after setting up a picnic (shoutout @picnic.potential - check us out ;-) ) and was questioning what sandwich I wanted for lunch. Alvaro gave me a rec to try the 3 sliders but I went with the Cubano after he assured me it'd be the best I'd ever have. Spoiler alert: DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! This is coming from a gal who loves SoFlo Cubano's and I LOVE The Butcherman's spin on this - the bread (not classic cuban roll) is absolutely to die for!!! The meats are juicy and tasty!! Everything is artisinal - they make their own pickles and the mustard sauce is phenomenal. GET A SANDWICH HERE. You will not be disappointed. And say hi to Alvaro for me - customer service is top notch! read more

The Butcherman - Cubano - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

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They have an excellent food menu. I highly recommend the breakfast burritos with your choice of meat. Loved their Cuban sandwich. But the outstanding sandwich is the brisket which is more than a meal in itself; however it's so big that it can be a bit messy to eat. As a plus it's located in the Cheese Factory with great items for a picnic. read more

I have wanted to visit Butcherman since I learned they have gluten free bread. I was very excited for a bbq sandwich, which I didn't end up having. Their gluten free bread is a bun and could be used only for a pulled pork sandwich according to the cashier. I then opted for the brisket by the pound and it was incredibly tasty. Perfectly cooked and melt in your mouth. I got a side of potato salad and it was way under seasoned and overly goopy thus the reason for 4 stars vs 5. For gluten eaters there are many options. I will be back just for the brisket. read more

Hi :) The food was good, smaller portions though and employees are nice. Ordered: Brisket sandwich @ 18.99 - fatty, delicious but super small portion for that price. Side mac&cheese @ 6.99 - oily but tasty Turkey sandwich @ 17.99 - oiiiiiiily, the turkey had crispy edges which isn't my thang and had oily stuff in and outside on the bread. Wouldn't get this one again. Next time we're in Sonoma maybe we'll go here again if we're in the mood :) read more

The Butcherman - $6.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

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This place is great! Wide selection of cheeses and jams and they even offer sandwiches on the fly! We tried the pulled pork and turkey sandwiches and they were delicious. The perfect bun to filling ratio, the house made spreads were vibrant and the meat was tender and seasoned to perfection. The only negative I would give is they needed to cook the potatoes for another 10-15mins for the potato salad. Other than that everything was divine! read more

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Finally found a top notch BBQ joint in Northern California. The Butcherman located in Sonoma (back of Cheese Store/Market) kicks out delicious, moist, perfectly seasoned high quality meats and sandwiches. We ate there two days in a row for lunch because it was so good. The Brisket is heavenly with great bark and fat ratio. As good as those iconic places in Austin. The tri-tip and mushroom sandwiches were also great. Aside from very memorable food, the service was outstanding. Isaac, Manager, was so attentive, warm, and friendly. He hails from The French Laundry and Chef Juan from Horn Barbecue. What a pedigree and dynamic duo to build the business. The other staff members were also wonderful. So much pride and attention to detail and the customer experience. Visit and get your taste buds dazzled. Can't wait until we return. read more

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I wanted to like this place more than I did. My main issue was the service, and specifically how slow it was. For comparison, I had just returned from a trip to Dallas and had visited a ridiculously busy BBQ joint and saw how the BBQ ordering process was supposed to be. You order your food, they slice your brisket, ribs, throw them on the scale, and send you on your way. 60 seconds and they're on to the next customer. Remember, the food is already fully cooked. They're not prepping anything, just putting it on a plate. It's just a matter of portioning it out and moving to the next person. At the Butcherman, I ordered 1/2 lb of brisket and a 1/2 rack of ribs. That should've taken a couple min to just slice 3 pieces of brisket, a few ribs, throw it on a tray and go to the next order. After about 10 min of sitting and waiting at my table, I went up to the counter in case my buzzer wasn't working or something. The guy behind the counter looked right at me and never acknowledged that I was standing there. In total I waited 15-20 min for food that was already fully cooked. Truthfully, a quick acknowledgement or apology that they're "backed up with online orders" or whatever would've helped. I paid $50 for a small amount of food. I little courtesy would have been nice. read more

Excellent meat by the pound and sides. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Brisket can be a little fatty for my taste, but great sausage and pulled chicken. Highly recommend the sandwiches. read more

Who would have expected to find some of the best brisket I've ever tasted, in a small butcher shop, inside a cheese shop, in Sonoma California? And I'm from Texas! The seasoning and smoking were amazing. And its taste was only surpassed by the outstanding customer service from the staff. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. You'll thank me later read more

The Butcherman - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

Such a great place tucked away in the back of a gourmet market. Fantastic brisket with a first rate salad. Friendly staff with fast service and open seating. Perfect place for a yummy lunch after biking. read more

The Butcherman - Brisket sandwich and Waldorf salad. Perfect. - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

It's not anything special. Limited, dull, unusual spot. Difficult to find, in the back of another business.

The food was fantastic, lots of flavor.We had the bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and yogurt parfait and both were great. The person who took our order was so nice.When we walked in it was very chill and slay. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

The Butcherman - Yogurt parfait and bacon, egg and cheese sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

We ordered the Tri tip sandwich, the smoked beef brisket sandwich, Parmesan Mac and cheese and Coke slaw. Everything was excellent and just right! Each sandwich came with its own fixings! Prices were moderate. Excellent food! Our go to when we visit Sonoma! Convenient and right to n Sonoma Square part of the cheese factory. The smoker staff came up to ask how the bbq was. Very friendly, cordial and helpful people staff. read more

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I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The pork was tender but so salty I could only eat 1/2 of it. There was hardly any slaw in it and can't believe I paid $17 for just a medium size sandwich and nothing else. My husband had the tri-tip sandwich & really enjoyed it. But again expensive for just a sandwich and no side. I also had a delicious looking chocolate scone that turned out to be dry and hard. The store itself looks great with many offerings of crackers and cheeses. read more

My turkey sandwich was great, full of flavor and had a nice dipping sauce. The Mac n cheese however, was terrible. The cheese tasted synthetic, like boxed Mac n cheese and the noodles were slightly chewy. Not worth the $9. The establishment was not busy at all, maybe there were 4 customers there, and no one explained to us where to eat, in fact, no one greeted us at the door. For some barbecue, the prices are not attractive. The restaurant is nice as decor and style goes, however it was full of flies. read more

This place is INCREDIBLE. there should be significantly more reviews. We came in just expecting to grab some sandwiches and left having an entire experience. We had an amazing wine tasting for free where the woman explained to us about wine and cheese pairings. And compared 2 whites between Sonoma and Spain. We loved the Spain one so much we grabbed one for lunch. We then headed to the back and had the incredible nachos and sandwiches. The server was so sweet and let us try the brisket since some of us were debating which to get. Overall this was a phenomenal experience and food and really set the bar high for the rest of our trip. It will be a regular place for us to come to on every trip now! read more

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Big Green Egg, Meats cooked to perfection! Family be respectful to these new owners, they will ask you how was it they need to hear, 's up I'll be back! Clean firewood stacked around the patio and inside to give a cook site ambiance, picknic tables kid friendly, located in the Chesse Factory Sonoma Jack! Just across the street from a beautiful Safe shaded Park read more

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OMG THE BRISKET SANDWICH WAS 10/10 PHENOMENAL. I told the gentleman who made the brisket that he deserves a raise because WOW. The cubano and mac and cheese were also really good but when we come back (we will DEFINITELY be back) I e will get a couple brisket sandwiches. The staff in the market were all super friendly and knowledgeable and for anyone who loves cheese boards like me, this place is a DREAM. Definitely a place to stop at when in Sonoma read more

The Butcherman - Mac and Cheese Cubano Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

The bacon, egg and cheese sandwich is amazing. The brisket is also very good. Would highly recommend

Delicious brisket in Sonoma. I absolutely recommend trying this spot! Flavor and texture, friendly atmosphere, quick service. read more

The Butcherman - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

Best restaurant in Sonoma hands down!!! We had two sandwiches and another day a breakfast tri-tip burrito- incredible!

Incredible BBQ, great wine, and SUPER nice people. My wife and I stopped on our way out of town and got the BBQ platter. It was delicious! Possibly the best brisket I've had. Pickles Great sauces too. Took a Cubano to go! Don't sleep on the Cubano! read more

The Butcherman - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

Cheese Bar in front with a cooler of canned brew Lil Sandwiches for a 40$ thanks for the bread The mac was fire with a cold IPA read more

The Butcherman - 40$ right there - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

The food and service is amazing! Brisket is a must try!! Dont miss out, try it you will love it read more

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This restaurant is located inside the cheese shop, towards the back. You place your order at the coffee bar, then pick up the food in the restaurant area in the back. There are tables in the area where you pick up the food and also tables outside. We placed an order for brisket sandwiches, a tri tip, and a cubano. Everyone enjoyed their sandwiches, but the brisket stood out for me. The brisket was served on a really soft bun that worked well with the tender and flavorful meat. Since I read that there was habanero in the pickled onions, I asked for them on the side, but I couldn't even taste any heat or spiciness so I could have had them placed on the sandwich. The bbq sauce on the side and the pickle on top were a nice touch. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the sandwiches. There were 4 of us and we ended up splitting the 4 sandwiches so we could taste all of them. read more

Wow. Best food we ate in all of Sonoma. We stopped into the cheese store just to take a quick look before we went on our tastings and the gentleman behind the counter gave us a sample of the freshly smoked, pulled pork. They had just taken out of the smoker. It was by far the best piece of meat I've ever had! we came back the next day for lunch and we were all blown away. The high-quality ingredients truly reflect in every bite. Their sandwiches were perfect. So much flavor, but not so many dressings or toppings, everything was perfectly balanced and so tasty. We would come back to Sonoma just to have these again, and we kept talking about it for the rest of our trip! read more

I needed some bbq meats for an up coming get together on short notice so I called The Butcherman who came through for me! The manager, Peter, was kind, professional and prompt. My order of tri-tip, sausages and brisket was tender and delicious! Would highly recommend The Butcherman for lunch, dinner or your catering needs! read more

Food is AMAZING. Brisket Sandwich 10/10 Smoked Turkey 8/10 Mac & Cheese 10/10 Potato Salad 9/10 Nachos (huge serving) 8/10 read more

Don't miss the Butcherman! They've expanded their menu even more. BURGER - SO GOOD. Patty has a great crust while still juicy, tender and perfectly beefy. Sooooo good. Chicken and mozzarella special - fantastic lighter option compared to their other sandwiches that are heavier on meat / lighter on veg. Cubano - really good rendition, on the salty side for anyone who is sensitive SIDE OF BRISKET - SO GOOD. Was so glad we were able to order a portion a la carte. A total treat. It's so apparent how much pride and care they put into everything on the menu. read more

The Butcherman - Barbeque Near Me - Sonoma, California

As a Sonoma local I am shocked to just stumble upon the revamped bbq location! I went yesterday and brought my family back today to enjoy this amazing place! Ontop of how kind and generous the new owners were donating a huge amount to our local staff appreciation week the food is absolutely AMAZING!!! This is my new go to place in Sonoma. read more

So I happen to look around on this app to find a good barbecue place and I sure did find it. The customer service was great from the very beginning by telling me the options and what's really good on the menu as in popular selections. So I decided to go with the tri-tip sandwich in which I rate seven out of 10, but I would rate the Brisket sandwich which was absolutely delicious. Nine out of 10. I mean that sandwich was absolutely tender and great. Try tip sandwich was good. Don't give me wrong but that brisket sandwich is something I would drive over 30 minutes for. read more

Very disappointing food, especially their mac n cheese. The noodles were cold and hard, the cheese sauce was reminiscent of velveeta and the bread crumbs were just sprinkled on top - they didn't even try to toast it in an oven. We also got brisket sandwiches. The flavor of the brisket was pretty good, but it was very fatty. We had high hopes since they have very good ratings, but I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Had a great sandwich lunch here. It was nice to sit outside on a nice day. The ingredients were all nice Ca and fresh.

This is definitely a hidden gem, if you are in this little town you must go! It is in the cheese store! Our tour bus stopped in this area for lunch. Not only was the food delicious but the service was great. The gentleman was great as he explained various plates, how they make their meats how certain sandwiches were made & even how their potatoes salad is made. Pleasant experience and awesome food it was actually one of the most flavorful meals we had during our trip in San Francisco. read more

Wow! Tri tip sandwich was some of the best I've had. Pull away tender so you you can tell they took their time. Brisket nachos were great also. Brisket in almost every bite. Service was courteous and were willing to make adjustments for special requests. I will be coming back when I am in town. read more