I stopped in here while driving through, having never been to the area. I saw the wood fire roaring…read moreat the back of the outdoor kitchen and thought yep, this is going to be good. I ordered the brisket sandwich. I've eaten a lot of brisket at a lot of places but I've never had it charred over fire. It shockingly good. I would say maybe the best brisket I've ever had. The meat itself was super tender but still moist, then the char brought out all the flavor. I tried the sauces, all of which were good but the meat was the star of the show. I honestly didn't care for the mustard potato salad but didn't mind because there was so much meat on the plate. I'll stop here every time I'm in the area. 10/10

Went here on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy. It was outdoor seating and some indoor kinds…read morebut still outside. The cook was nice and friendly with help with bbq sauces and what to get. There were a lot of options and sauces available in the fridge. I got the pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese. The pulled pork was really juicy and there was a lot of it, the house sauce was very different than what I've had before but was really good nonetheless, the Mac and cheese was also bro and ready which is always nice, I will definitely stop by next time I'm in bay city

We found this place on the side of the interstate and it smelled good even from outside!…read more Our waitress was young, but attentive. Willing to go find answers to our questions when she didn't know. We ordered a very nice mixed BBQ platter and fried okra. The okra was especially nice, not too greasy. Everything could have been a little more flavorful, but it was all cooked nicely. She kept our drinks full and the other waitress who took over for her for us to-go cups for our leftover coffee! So nice and generous! We are every scrap of our leftovers even! Tasty tasty!

We've eaten in and carried out and it's always AMAZING!!! And this is also your last stop for truly…read moredelicious & special meal heading north until you get to the top of the mitten! Perch sandwich comes on a large, fluffy, grilled-in-butter hoagie style bun, with big pieces of perch- it comes with tartar but I order a side of bbq for it The loaded baked potato is a meal for two (choose pulled pork, chicken or brisket)and the potato is soft and fluffy inside but crunchy with cheese on the skin! Don't skip banana pudding that's my favorite part

Enjoyed lunch on a weekday and there was no waiting. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We…read moreordered the lunch portion of the 2 meat meal. The brisket was very tender. Loved the dry rub on the ribs, and the meat fell off the bone. Loved the selection of bbq sauces at the table. Everything was great.

"Pulled" chicken is not really pulled it's cut up chicken. Red skin mashed potatoes are amazing…read more Mac n cheese is ok but noodles are over cooked. The bbq sauce taste good. Corn bread is hard and dry!!! They do it in a cupcake pan now instead of the square pieces. (They always been dry and hard to me, but my friend wanted to go again) she said the same thing hard and dry. Definitely would not go again!!

Very welcoming spot, customer service was pretty good and I didn't have to wait that long. I…read moremust've caught it at a great time because there wasn't that much traffic inside of the restaurant. My cheeseburger was very good, cooked with a slight pink in the inside, I'm not a fan of well done beef. The smoked wings were definitely "smoked" and was good as well. There was a lot of options on the menu, looking forward to coming back to this location and trying out the other options that they do have.

Went here on a Friday night, when you walk in you kinda see a eating area but it's filled with so…read moremany drawings and writings on the wall, reminds me of a few places back home. I wa d going to get pulled pork but they were out of it so I got the cheeseburger and fries, good pricing for what you get. The burger was very tasty and the fries paired with the swag sauce was super good. The service was good, staff was really nice and helpful. Will definitely stop by again to try their other items on the menu

Went here on a Wednesday after work around 3 pm and place was nice but I wasn't the biggest fan of…read morethe food. Couple things. Food took 16 min after I ordered which is fine for a restaurant but not for tacos. I got the chicken apple taco and the pulled pork taco. The chicken apple taco was fine, I wish the apples brought more flavor instead of just the texture. Now the pulled pork bbq taco I was looking forward to since I really like bbq pulled pork. The pulled pork taco didn't have much pulled pork and was mostly sauce, the avocado cream was way overpowering and abundant where sometimes you would just get a bite of avocado, and the bbq sauce was barely there, wish there was more I could add myself on the table. Overall I was disappointed but I guess I didn't try all the options.

Good atmosphere, delicious food, would come back again!…read more Your order at the back counter and seat yourself. Kind people!

What a gem! Amazingly delicious "sammies" . Both the brisket and pulled pork were outstanding…read more Big selection of sauces - loved the blueberry sauce on my brisket. Loaded fries were good too. If you're in town or just passing through, I highly recommend this place.

Wife and I stopped in while visiting the Thumb and unfortunately left disappointed. The food wasn't…read morebad, but it was very mediocre experience considering the price and wait time. We ordered a rack of ribs ($32 with no sides), chili cheese fries ($19), and brisket fries ($17). Our takeout order took about 50 minutes, and after a convenience fee and tip, the total came to over $87. The ribs were fairly fatty and average at best. The chili cheese fries were covered with so much chili that they were more like a bowl of chili with fries underneath. The brisket fries were probably the best item we ordered, although the meat was more similar to shaved steak than the BBQ brisket we expected. To be fair, the portions were generous, and while we were waiting, a local customer mentioned that the mac and cheese is one of their better menu items. The staff was also friendly. That said, for nearly $90 for takeout for two people, I expected a much better overall experience. Nothing we ordered stood out, and the food quality simply didn't justify the price or the 50-minute wait. Based on this visit, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're specifically going for menu items that regulars suggest. Last note for fairness- the actual SMOKE/tenderness of the ribs was very good.

I usually eat here only twice a year cause the food is good but the male servers are not very…read moreattentive. However this last visit was perfect. We had a female server named Aubrey who was great. The Korean Sticky Ribs are a must have appetizer. We also like the brisket tacos a lot. They have a different special each day of the week. Not much as far as ambience and it can get very noisy when the place is full.

Overall not bad, although I've certainly had better in other places…read more The decor is right on point with what you would expect in a barbecue joint. They all seem to have the country Honky Tonk bar appearance, and I suppose that's what people expect. The staff was reasonably attentive, although they weren't terribly busy the night I've visited so I suppose they didn't have a lot to do, lol. I ordered the ribs with a side of coleslaw. Overall the ribs were fine, but they weren't quite as tender as I'm used to. As I recall the coleslaw was adequate but nothing special. Pricing was a little on the high side, but I get it that it cost money to run a place like this. Overall I don't think I would be inclined to come back.

We had a fun little family trip to this spot. Really enjoyed the store and the meat was very fresh…read moreand well priced! The outdoor space was a treat for sure. The brisket was a bit salty but we loved the nachos and 3 meat dinner split among our family! Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area or on your drive down m-53! Can't miss the big cow in front!

The gigantic cow grabbed our attention, but the smell possessed us to pull over…read more The pulled pork was smoky and sweet, and when you throw on the Smokey Joe sauce it's pure bliss. All the French fries are made in front of you with real potatoes! Worth the wait! Sides were delicious as well. Go in the store for a real treat - special meats, sauces, cheeses, and liquor all begging to go home with you.

For being new to this area, I think I found a great place. Their Garlic Boats were amazing. Lot of…read moremeat on them. Not to Mention their nachos Definitely will be coming back and will be recommending this place

Food was spectacular. Brisket was the best I have had in Michigan. I cannot wait to drive up there…read moreagain.

Got 2# of pulled pork to go. Family meal at home. Worked out great. Plenty of food and birthday…read morecake and ice cream. Yehhhhhh

We stopped at Kretchzsky BBQ in Caro with a group of four... two adults and two kids…read more Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience from beginning to end, and based on what we experienced, I wouldn't return. The overall experience This is a counter service BBQ joint. You order at the counter, your food comes in styrofoam containers, and you get your own plastic silverware. That's not necessarily a problem by itself, but when you're paying more than $80 for four people and aren't getting sides with most of the meals, the overall value starts to become an issue. There is also an upcharge for paying with a credit card. I paid cash because of that, but I don't like seeing businesses add a fee simply for using a card. More concerning was the lack of understanding when we asked about gluten free options. We had someone in our group with celiac disease, and the person taking our order didn't seem to understand what a gluten allergy or cross contamination actually means. That made us very uncomfortable about what could safely be eaten. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten allergy, I would strongly recommend asking detailed questions and being very cautious here. Then we found out they had no ice, and most of the fountain drinks were unavailable. There wasn't a single diet drink available, which was particularly frustrating because three people in our group are diabetic. They did have 20 ounce bottles of Faygo available from a refrigerator for $2 each, but there were still no diet options. The sauce situation When our food arrived, none of our meals came with BBQ sauce. I've eaten at a lot of BBQ restaurants, and I honestly can't remember ever being served BBQ without sauce being available with the meal. I went back to the counter and asked if we were supposed to get sauce. I was told no. I then asked for some and was told it was $2 per small dipping cup. All four of us wanted two sauces, which would have been another $8 on top of an already expensive meal. I explained that I've never been to a BBQ restaurant that didn't provide at least some sauce with the order. The response was essentially, "OK." That was the final straw for me. Charging extra for a tiny cup of BBQ sauce when you're already charging what I consider a premium price for the food is simply not something I'm interested in supporting. Now, the food. I ordered a full rack of ribs with mac and cheese and coleslaw. I specifically requested the ribs without BBQ sauce so I could have sauce on the side but got no sauce. The ribs were, unfortunately, some of the worst I've had at a BBQ restaurant. They had very little smoke flavor, were extremely fatty and soggy, and didn't have the texture I'd expect from properly smoked ribs. There was also no noticeable smoke ring. While a smoke ring by itself doesn't prove whether ribs were properly smoked, combined with the extremely faint smoke flavor, it certainly left me questioning how long they had actually been on the smoker. Properly smoked ribs should have rendered much more of the excess fat, and a good BBQ operation should generally trim excessive fat before cooking. These ribs just didn't taste or eat like ribs that had been properly smoked. The mac and cheese was underwhelming. The coleslaw was actually good in flavor, although it was on the dry side. The pulled pork sandwich was OK nothing particularly special. The pulled chicken was dry. The pulled pork itself was average at best. Overall: The food was disappointing, the value was poor, the drink selection was extremely limited, the lack of understanding regarding celiac disease was concerning, and having to pay extra for BBQ sauce was the final strike for me. We spent more than $80 for four people, with only one person ordering sides, and still would have had to spend another $8 just to have enough BBQ sauce for everyone. I don't mind paying good money for good BBQ. In fact, I'll happily pay more when the quality justifies it. But at this price point, I expect better food, better service, better options, and a much better overall experience. Unfortunately, Kretchzsky BBQ missed the mark for us, and I won't be making a return visit.