This place has the best cheese cake in many flavors or mix it up for a whole cake. They are Mennonite and we all know they know how to cook. Waiting to try the cheese steak sandwich read more

Good barbecue baked potato and ribs! Wanted to try the brisket but decided that would wait for another day. Building is very small but they do have a drive thru and a small screened porch to eat outside. Friendly people and super fast service especially for how busy they were. Prices were decent, not over inflated like everywhere else. They had a wide variety on the menu also, lots of options! Will return! read more

Stopped in while driving through town ordered the small plate with coleslaw, potato salad and a side of banana pudding. No public restroom and short / not helpful staff. Food was sub par, best thing was the coleslaw, which says a lot. read more

Ware's Bar-B-Q - Small plate - Barbeque Near Me - Swainsboro, Georgia

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My husband and I were driving through town from Florida and stumbled across this place. I ordered a small plate with potato salad and the soup which were really good! My husband ordered a brisket sandwich and he really liked it. The price was very fair and the staffs were friendly. We'd definitely come here again if we're in the area. read more

We stopped in while traveling through. It was OK. I'm not a fan of shredded pork that's soaked in BBQ Sauce. I prefer to taste the meat and not just the sauce. I liked the Brunswick Stew and my wife didn't care for it - I think I liked it because it reminded me of the stew at my neighborhood Hickory House BBQ in Atlanta. The French Fries were just average. I will say that the staff were friendly and the service quick - it should be, I don't think they could have squeezed another person into the kitchen space. read more

I like this place a lot and wish they were open every day of the week instead of just Wednesday through Saturday. I enjoy the friendly faces there and you always get nice service. Though the lines are long (because the food is great and they're the only reputable BBQ place in town) the food is worth it. From the pulled pork, to the baked/grilled chicken, to even the ribs, there's always something to hit the spot and you can't beat that large sweet tea. That's a giant cup of tea for a nice low price. read more

Great place, highly recommend if your craving first class Barbeque. The staff is pleasant, knowledgeable, caring and professional. The cook should be competing at the national level. If you like, no, love Barbq then you will absolutely love Wares. read more

The Loaded stuffed potato was great, not to mention the Oreo pudding, it was everything I wanted it to be!

Simple barbecue joint while passing through the backroads of Georgia. Easy to find location (just look for all the cars pulling in). There are only a few tables outside. Barbecue was good. Ordered the sauced pork barbecue. It had a good flavor, but it is not sweet nor is vingegar-y. Get there early because it packs out quick with walks-ins and people driving through their drive through. Order the banana pudding if you can. It sells out quick. No bathrooms from what I could tell though, so that's why there's a star deducted. read more

Definitely the best place in swainsboro for barbecue and stew that tastes like comfort!! I crave these loaded potatoes, and they always have tasty dessert options too. We love Wares!Brunswick Stew read more

Ware's Bar-B-Q - Loaded Barbecue Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Swainsboro, Georgia

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Sad to say the full service Ware's restaurant closed some time back. You can still get bbq and the fixings at the drive-up window location that's been there for years. The Brunswick stew is fabulous! It's just like the b-stew I grew up eating - thick with just the right amount of liquid and seasonings. I always have to pick up a quart whenever we are in the 'boro. read more

This rating is NOT on the building but don't let the cover allow you to pass by. There are Not any bathrooms nor sinks to wash your hands. Kinda not good if traveling. The seating is fine. It's a simple screened in porch next to the entrance. It's counter ordering. Not very big, one person should go in to do the ordering. All seven ladies that are in there working are very kind. From what I could see, it was kept extremely clean. We ordered two brisket sandwich's which has a tale in its self, my son ordered his brisket sandwich and the counter lady asked the ladies in the back if they had any brisket left. voice from back said "some, we can make a small one" my son says "I can get something else, I'm kind of hungry so a small one won't work". Voice from back says "it's ok, we will get more from up stairs". Not so funny until you see the establishment, it does NOT have a second floor lol. So this has become a joke. Back to review through, 2 brisket sandwiches, 1 pork & slaw bbq sandwich and a brisket tater with cheese and sour cream. They say it's diced up Tators but it a loaded baked potato with brisket, cheese, bacon and sour cream. (Very very good), green beans, baked beans, coleslaw and a iced tea. Finally!!! Good iced tea. Very good actually and that's where it starts. The food was so delicious. The brisket sandwiches are on the small side so just order two, it's worth it. The pork & slaw was a perfect combination. The green beans are canned but I like canned green beans so they were very good. The Baked beans are not anything crazy just good simple baked beans and the coleslaw was sweet & tangy which is the way I like it, so it was wonderful. They have two bbq sauces, a mustard base and a traditional base both are equally good. Had the ladies been rude it may not have been a worthy stop... nahh, it would have been. But I am glad they were so friendly. All the little oddities at this stop made it a perfect lunch stop. I give five stars all the way around because it's not the atmosphere that makes a place, it's the people taking your order, preparing your food, and the food. It's a must stop. I have not tried the "Oreo pudding" aka mud pie. I'm told it's the best. Oh the cakes are made locally by a baker in the area. They are sliced and ready for consumption. This was a very tasty meal. read more

The barbecue was amazing! The green beans and beans tasted canned. The Oreo pudding was fantastic!

When one is in Swainsboro, Ware's is where it's at. What's not to love about the place? It's a little hole in the wall joint that's been around forever. Ware's is a family-run business and everybody there is super friendly. You can get a bbq half chicken with 2 sides and bread for $6 here. That's what's up. The chicken has been slow cooked all day long and you can tell the moment you take your first bite. Their signature bbq sauce is good but it's a bit tangy for my taste. Ware's potato salad is fantastic as are their green beans. Man, I love it when they leave chunks of ham in the green beans. Why doesn't everybody cook green beans with ham hock? It's so much better that way. Their bbq beans are very good and their brunswick stew is, without a doubt, the best in town. For dessert, get the banana pudding. Seriously. I really, really, don't care for bananas and I absolutely loved this pudding! Their oreo pudding is also respectable. read more

I eat a lot of BBQ, and like almost all different types. I have had what the locals call BBQ on three continents and 20 plus states. I can find positives in most all types. This is not one of the better types. The meat looked like it has been smoked, but then they run it through a shredder/grinder and then flooded with sauce. Looked like sloppy Joe meat. Slaw and green beans were fair. Two ladies helped me, one took my order and the other took money. Neither seemed like they wanted to be there. Looking at the reviews, some people love it. For them, I am truly happy. read more

One of two locations in Swainsboro. They don't serve steak and shrimp at this location as Chris R noted in his review, you'll have to go to the other bigger location for the expanded menu. I never really cared for Ware's BBQ until I tried the other bigger location and I really like it! I wonder if people are rating this location higher based on their experiences at the other location?! This location only has the vinegar based sauce that's not that good, the other location has three sauces to choose from! read more

The best, and only place to eat in Swainsboro. Great steaks and shrimp and cold beer. The only reason I am in Swainsboro is when I am chasing a 12' buck with my bow and arrow and I am going to stop here to recharge every time. read more

Great BBQ and sides are awesome, probably the best cole slaw we have ever had. If you are anywhere near here, I would highly recommend swinging by. read more

You can't go wrong with the relaxing, casual atmosphere and excellent tasty food that is obviously cooked to order. The menu has many options and very reasonable prices. I really like that they now have two locations, one of which has eat-in option. It is our favorite BBQ in the Swainsboro area. I would definitely recommend the Tiger Special for a quick lunch. The ribs and Brunswick stew are also very flavorful. I can't say enough good things about the food and generous portions. If you are visiting the area and Ware's is open, be sure and stop in for a tasty lunch or dinner. read more

If you find yourself anywhere near Swainsboro GA, be sure to stop by Ware's for some of the best bbq you'll ever have! And when I say "near" I'm talking within 2 hours. It's worth the drive trust me! I've had bbq all over the world and this is my favorite by far. Bbq sandwich is a winner! read more

Ware's is deeee-licious! Whenever we come out to visit, we always make sure to stop here to get some of their Brunswick Stew to bring to my great-grandmother. You know it's good when your great-grandma wants it ;P I wish we had a good BBQ restaurant like Ware's out here in my neck of the woods of California. read more

The best Brunswick stew. Pork BBQ is ok but the brisket and ribs are the way to go when you're talking meat. A trip to Swainsboro is nothing without going to Ware's! read more

I hate that they shut the location down that was the restaurant. It had amazing cobbler. The smaller (original) location is just as good though. The BBQ is amazing, but their Brunswick stew is my absolute favorite... Wait, maybe their BBQ stuffed potato is my favorite. Yeah, I think the stuffed potato is my FAVE! read more