No-frills counter-service spot dishing up smokey barbecue in a signature sauce with all the fixings. Based on 983 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1955 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 548-8261
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 12–8 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Lady Rel
The brisket was good. But the sides not so much. Potato salad had a giant chunk of potato the macaroni was super dry. And the famous sauce wasn’t popping like it used to.
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Lucien Remy
A friendly and unique legacy business with pretty decent barbecue from a real brick oven, quick service. On the whole I liked the ambiance, the food and value. They take credit and debit but I left the tip in cash. You do have to be careful to keep your to go clamshell package flat and level because it is really loaded up with sauce.
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Rickey Miller
Coming from the south, I’ve definitely had better barbecue. I enjoyed the flavor but I’m used to my ribs sliding off the bone. The baked beans aren’t what I’d expected, and they lacked meat. But again I found the flavors nice. Live music at times but there’s small amounts of seating.
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Janette Kim
Wowwww. Perfect ribs that fell off the bone, with just enough char that you can really taste the smoke. Perfect blend of sweetness, brightness of acid, and heat that builds over time. One of the best meals I’ve had all year. Thank you!!!
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Hrant Papazian
I’m disappointed I can only give 5 stars to this joint. Food: 6 stars. Service: 7 stars. Atmosphere: 9 stars.
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Cheri Day
I’ve been eating here my entire life! Best food ever!
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Busa Bee
Great little spot. I’m a first-timer and was told to definitely visit here while in the area. I checked it out. The atmosphere was cool and the employees were pleasant. I wasn’t impressed with the food. It was meh… I particularly didn’t like my meats completely drowned with bbq sauce. Made for a big mess before I got back to the hotel. Also, making all of the meats taste the same. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but the potato salad tasted as if there was nutmeg or cinnamon in it. I wasn’t feeling that
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Michelle Howard
6/18/23 I got the 3 way ribs, chicken and links. Ribs were very tough. The sauce was too watered down, runny. I go there for the links but they were terrible. I got mostly link skin and it was soggy. The Macaroni and cheese was crumbly and the cheese was following off into the watery sauce.
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Chris Lingle
Sorry, but if you’re white, you may not feel welcome here as I didn’t here during my most recent visit to the Berkeley location. I have been going here for years, but recently, the additude has gotten real bad and should be called Whites aren’t welcome, Barbeque… seriously. Try asking any simple questions or taking more than 2 seconds to order and you’re told to go to the back of the line….
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Juan Cisneros (JC)
A Berkley classic. One of my favorite bbq spots the biggest sides of all the bbq places I’ve been too. Ribs were really good they are not stingy with the sauce either.
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