This is great BBQ, great vibes, and amazing biscuits! The servers were personable and talked to everyone and gave great recommendations for our first visit. The pulled pork was so juicy and the sauces were varied and tangy. The biscuit was perfect and i wanted another before we had even finished. The fried green tomatoes were a little tough, if that makes sense and I wish the brisket was a little juicer, but it was amazing and I would definitely come back! read more

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Every thing at Ace Biscuits and Barbecue is house made, right down to the pickles. Oh my the pickles are wonderful. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The interior has an industrial atmosphere with exposed ductwork and concrete floors. read more

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I used to absolutely love this place. It broke my heart when I heard it was closing. A true trailblazer in the breakfast sandwich business. I was extremely happy to see they survived and are thriving. Food is always very solid. All that being said the prices were on the high side. I can understand why they do it but just a little bit prohibitive when they are walking distance from Bodos. Would recommend this place. read more

Ace Biscuit & Barbecue - Build Your Own Biscuit - Barbeque Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Looking for fried chicken and found my way to this bar/restaurant that is recovering from terrible vandalism from last summer. Bartender/server was friendly and happy to share the history of the place. The Bazooka drink tasted just like bubblegum! read more

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In town for a wedding and wanted to try a local spot. My hubby and I love barbecue and the breakfast options were an added bonus! We got the ACE biscuit, hashbrowns and pulled pork sandwich. They even gave us drinks on the house for being out of town/first time guests! It was a gorgeous day too, so we enjoyed the outside seating area :) read more

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Closed at 8:30 this morning and it doesn't look like it's been open for a while. It's a complete mess inside and mail is falling out of the mailbox. At least post that you're closed on the website so people don't drive across town and waste their time. read more

We were visiting Charlottesville for the weekend and randomly came across this place while looking for a quick spot for brunch. The menu offered a wide selection of BBQ meats but it felt like the real money maker here was the biscuits since you should get any of their meats on a biscuit or just have it smothered in gravy. I ended up trying a little bit of everything because how could you not when everything on the menu sounded so good. The biscuits were much bigger than I thought but pleasantly surprised that they weren't as heavy which made it much more enjoyable when paired with the gravy or the meats. The sausage gravy could have used more salt and spices as it was pretty bland and mostly just tasted like butter. Unfortunately they were out of the brisket and pastrami which I was really looking forward to trying after reading all the reviews. We ended up with the pulled pork, Chorizo, and jerk chicken. Each portion came in 4oz servings so it was more than plenty for even the hungriest person. The chorizo patty by itself was a little dry and under seasoned which was strange because chorizo is usually pretty salty. The pulled pork had good smoky and salty flavor so I'd recommend that if you come across a limited menu offering like we did. The jerk chicken also came in a pulled/shredded version which was different than what I am used to/expecting which is whole pieces of chicken with the bone in. The sauce itself was tasty but the chicken itself was a little dry. Overall pretty decent option to grab a hearty bite. Just touch when you are choosing from a little menu. read more

Ace Biscuit & Barbecue - Biscuits and Sausage Gravy - Barbeque Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Really no service! You grab a menu or read the board ! The food doesn't taste the same! Little things like seasoning and cooking times are off! I am a Championship bbq pit master and they have one of my smokers ! The vibe is great and great music! I had the dirty biscuit! The sausage is homemade but the fat to meat ratio is off! It's more a meat patty! The flavor is off ! The egg was cooked perfectly! The gravy was good! A great pepper content! Pimento cheese was good and standard quality! I think their food is good but not our standard to what we like ! They ask for tips and you get to bus your on table ! lol! read more

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Great Brisket Love their red sauce & Sweet tea. Easy parking. Great helpful staff. Recommended. read more

Way overhyped! Was passing through Charlottesville on I 64 and decided to hop over for breakfast, got a soggy room temperature sandwich after 30 minute wait, best part where those barbecue sauces. read more

Okay, I love biscuits. And if you are going to put biscuit in your name, they had better be amazing biscuits. The ones we got were not even good. Hard, dry, crumbly (not in a good way) and tasted of uncooked flour (my guess from the rolling). The sausage gravy had no flavor but did have a weird kick. Like it needed more salt and pepper but was a little too spicy? (I don't know how they achieved that but they did) The macaroni and cheese was creamy and not dry and had good flavor...just not of cheese. It was more like southern pasta roni side dish---good but not to be confused with macaroni and cheese. The fried chicken and waffles were very good and the fried chicken on the dirty bird was also very good. read more

This was my second attempt to visit Ace Biscuit and Barbecue. The first time, they were closed for renovations, and this time, I found out they're closed every Tuesday and Wednesday. Unfortunately, Google Maps still showed them as open, which was a bit frustrating. As I was about to leave, I saw a gentleman heading into the shop and asked him if they were closed. He confirmed they were and listened as I suggested updating their information online to prevent others from making the same trip in vain. I believe he was the Food and Beverage Manager. To my surprise, he asked what I was hoping to order. When I mentioned the pastrami, he told me to hang tight. Moments later, he came back with some pastrami for me to try. What began as a frustrating experience and a potential culinary heartbreak turned into something completely different. That small act of kindness and genuine customer service earned Ace Biscuit and Barbecue a lifelong customer. In an age where customer service often seems to be an afterthought, it's refreshing to encounter a place that still values it. read more

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I pop in about every other month to visit family and stop by for the pastrami and the dirty Bird biscuits. I took a couple month hiatus and returned in September excited to enjoy both. I couldn't figure out what was missing but ordered the dirty bird which was still great. I was just reading reviews and realized the pastrami biscuit is off the menu. As a New Yorker getting good pastrami isn't a challenge but getting it on a biscuit is. This is a drag. I'll still pop in but I'm definitely less excited. Also bummed about the change in hours. Hopefully it's a short-term investment to make long-term gains. Would love to make that back into a happy hour scene 7 days. Wishing all good things! read more

Got the Ace Biscuit with brisket/egg/cheese. The biscuit was dense+crunch, not fluffy+crunchy. The brisket was extremely dry. Like inedibly dry. Like someone burned the whole thing. I don't know how it passed the quality test for something that should ever be served to a customer. The egg was good. The barbecue sauce was good. The cheese was unmelted, which was extremely offputting. The staff were friendly. read more

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The Ace Biscuit and hasbrowns were so good and filling. The brisket on the Ace Biscuit was delicious. I was disappointed that there was no sausage gravy. Would return to try that gravy and biscuits. read more

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Had to make our last meal in Charlotte before heading home a good one and Ace didn't disappoint. They're known for their biscuits and BBQ, so I knew I had to get one of their specialties. Decided on the Tommy Pastrami, with my egg over medium and no spicy brown mustard (I'm not a mustard fan). I really enjoyed the pastrami, which was tender and you could taste the smoky flavor. I was expecting the biscuit to taste better than it did (was just okay), but when eaten as a sandwich, it was pretty good. I also shared the fried green tomatoes, which were just okay. I wouldn't order them again, though. Pulled pork was also not bad. Could have used some more seasoning. Everyone working at Ace was friendly. You order up front and someone brings your order to you. Parking is available out front in their small lot or along the street. Plenty of seating indoors and small "patio" with a couple tables outside. read more

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OMG! I'm addicted. I wish I lived closer to this place. I was visiting from from out of state and wanted to try Virginia Barbecue. The pulled pork was to die for! The brisket was amazing and melted in your mouth. I had the pastrami biscuit for breakfast the next day everything was so good! And it did not disappoint. And the biscuits....I'm mean - just those alone were buttery, flaky, melt in your mouth! Such a great find. read more

First timers to this place last weekend. 11am arrival this past Monday. Had no idea what we were doing. The staff here are SUPER friendly, kind, and spirited. They clearly enjoy what they do. The menu has a variety of refreshingly different items. We all tried something different. I think the O'l Dirty Biscuit rocks (which is what I had), but the Brisket Biscuit melts in your mouth too. We got two mimosas. The bill was around 55-60 I think. Par for the course these days. The place has character. Fun Fact -Read on the wall by the bar about the bar tops. read more

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Wow, great pulled pork, brisket, fried green tomatoes and slow cooked greens. The biscuits are unique with a little pepper flavor and a nice crunch. A good selection of local beers on tap along with a hard cider and a stocked bar for anything else. Service was great with friendly and helpful staff. The rustic decor offered comfort with several flatscreen TV's to watch a favorite sport. read more

Ace typically closes at 3pm; however, we were driving in from Shenandoah National Park and phoned in our 250pm arrival to make sure we would be able to put in some orders. Turns out we were also able to dine-in! Thank you so much for accommodating us! Everything we tried (Brisket Biscuit, Ol' Dirty Biscuit, Tommy Pastrami, Ace Cuban, Mac & Cheese, Hash Browns, Biscuits, additional order of Pulled Pork) was finger lickin' good! They also threw in free fountain drinks. This place is def a treat. Thanks again for the reco, JL! We will def be back the next time we're in town. By far, the best meal we had in Cville!!! read more

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We stopped in for lunch with our two kids and the food was kid approved and parent approved! The service was fast and at around noon on a Monday we were able to find a table and eat inside. read more

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Might be the best BBQ in Charlottesville! Don't sleep on the biscuit sandwiches, they are deliciously decadent. Personal favorite was the brisket biscuit with eggs. The grits were excellent, great texture, warm and cheesy. You can also ask for a mix of meats, for one platter we had half brisket and half pulled pork. Warning, it can get messy! read more

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Wow!!! Just WOW Reasonable price, friendly staffs, and the off the world biscuits!!! Seriously their biscuits are so fluffy yet delightful White sausage gravy smothered on biscuits is just to die for Chicken and waffles had just right flavors!! Juicy chicken, fluffy biscuits, tasty waffles, and flavorful sauces 10/10 taste 6/10 Ambience (for casual takeout or dining not for fancy outings) 10/10 service read more

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The food was really good and price reasonable for the amount and quality. The service was welcoming and friendly.

We went to Ace biscuit and BBQ on October 23 however, when we got there, they were closing early for a special event. Seeing that we were disappointed, the staff went out of the way and above and beyond to accommodate us. They took time to prepare us brisket sandwiches with mac & cheese and coleslaw. As we couldn't eat inside the restaurant, we took it to go. It was some of the best BBQ I've ever had, the brisket melted in your mouth and was so flavorful. My heart goes out to the two staff members working that evening when we arrived, they truly went out of their way to make a memorable experience for us, even as they were getting ready for a special event. read more

Good BBQ and generous portions. Service is quite speedy though we went at a non busy time. They have good breakfast options served until quite late in the day. Ambiance is basically "sports bar". Will definitely return! read more

Delicious homemade cooking. I wish I lived in Charlottesville so I could be a regular. So so so good. Collard Greens had a faint sweet taste and were very good. Cole slaw.... wow the Cole slaw was soooo good. The dirty chicken biscuit was Aaaaaa maxing. Homemade pimento cheese was generous and soo good. Biscuit and gravy is better then I've had anywhere. The Cuban was excellent too. 5 stars! read more

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Five stars for the country ham. It's perfect, thick, and salty, exactly what you want. Two stars for everything else. The brisket is alright, and the biscuits are not the best, but at least their pimento cheese is very good. However, on the country ham, they hit a home run. read more

TL;DR - ACE Biscuit and Barbecue serves up some of the BEST smoked meats in the entire state of Virginia. Anytime I see highly rated places on Yelp, I immediately wonder if there is massive hype going on, or if a restaurant is truly deserving of the praise from the Yelp community. Based upon my recent visit to Ace Biscuit and Barbecue, I can say this place is the proverbial "all that" and then some. Where to begin? First, I appreciate all the COVID-19 safety protocols. The main dining room is huge, so tables are spaced out so patrons who opt to dine in (like we did) are socially distanced. The high ceilings and HVAC system also allow for good airflow. During my 30 minute stay, I never felt uncomfortable about dining in with the other 3 tables (about 10 people). The staff are also all masked up, and there is plenty of hand sanitizer and pre-packaged sauces and condiments available. As for the food - AMAZING! It was late morning, so we opted for the build your own biscuit offering. Start with a fresh house made biscuit, egg (cooked anyway you like it) and then choice of meat (almost all prepared in house) - and all for $8...quite literally a STEAL! The country ham had that distinctive Virginia flavor of saltiness while still being tender. It was good with a dab of the "bold and spicy" bbq sauce. But the pulled pork biscuit was heavenly. I've mentioned this before, but having once lived in Austin, TX, I am a self-professed BBQ snob, and the guys at ACE can go toe-to-toe with BBQ coming out of the Lone Star state. The pulled pork was extremely juicy, had just enough salt/pepper seasoning, and terrific infusion of smoke flavor. It didn't need it, but I added some of the house cider mustard sauce which added a bit of spiciness. Everything was so tasty that I decided to order a pound of the pulled pork, a rack of ribs, and some brisket to go. As I was waiting for my order, the proprietor Brian Ashworth came out from the kitchen to chat for a few minutes. He explained that not only are they smoking all the meats on premises with a blend of hickory and oak logs, but they're also doing most of the butchering, as well as curing of items such as the Southern Breakfast sausage and chorizo. You gotta respect a place that puts such pride in the preparation of their bbq. Brian explained that once upon a time, ACE was located in a tiny storefront with one single table. With the awesome food they serve, I can see why they expanded to this larger space. BTW - all of the smoked meats were just as good over the next couple of days which I enjoyed from the comfort of my home. IMHO, it's definitely worth the 2.5 hour drive from DC to Charlottesville to savor some of the best 'cue in the entire DMV. read more

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The best biscuits and gravy I've ever had! The biscuits were perfectly textured, while the gravy had the perfect balance of rich flavor and a satisfying kick of spice. read more

Sometimes simple is the best way to go. These guys are not fancy, but they flat out get the job done. I went with a biscuit with thick cut bacon, cheddar cheese and a sunny side egg. It was all perfect. Basically the best breakfast sammie you could possibly have. My wife did the same, but with chorizo. Also amazing. Based on the numerous reviews it would seem lots of people agree with our assessment. Do yourself a favor and check these guys out. read more

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About a year ago, I had an incredibly good brisket and egg biscuits at Ace. It was closed for some time after that due to vandalism, and when it reopened, it was good but not as good as before. I went there again today and was let down. Both the pulled pork and the brisket were meh - the pork tasteless and the brisket too fatty. Even the biscuits were off, heavy and pasty. Maybe I was just unlucky, or has something changed in the kitchen? read more

I've said it before, the best BBQ in Charlottesville! My absolute fave. The que is perfectly cooked, seasoned and fragrant (unlike some others who's que tastes like boiled smoked beef with no seasoning.) I eat this without barbecue sauce (and I LOVE sauce.) Those yummy biscuits heavily season with pepper are a perfect balance between fluffy and sturdy. (Owners/chefs: this is from the old lady with the weird haircut and white/pink hair who usually comes back in to say "Best Barbecue EVER!) read more

While working in the C'ville area I was checking social media and found this place was highly rated for breakfast, so I gave it a try on a weekday morning. When I got there, they weren't busy at all, only one other customer inside. The gentleman working the counter was very friendly and helpful and described a few menu items to me, as well as how they made them. I like his description of making the gravy for the biscuits & gravy. I also like his description of the Tommy Pastrami, so I got both. The place is nicely done in an industrial theme with cool artwork on the walls. Their coffee is self-service and it's in a pump urn on the counter. The food was decent when I went... I really liked the smoke and spice on the pastrami, but it was on the dry side. The biscuits were interesting and square, but too thin and also slightly dry. The flavors of the sandwich were pretty decent. Gravy for the biscuit was really nicely done, slightly spicy. Overall, I thought it was decent, but not spectacular, which you would hope with they have such an interesting read more

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The pork and brisket were good but baked beans were cold. All of the sauces were vinegar based and too spicy. I like spicy food but a sweet sauce should be an option. read more

I absolutely love little hole in the wall places with the most amazing food. I was looking for a place to eat Monday morning after my wedding the night before, and was looking for a more casual place with really good food and just chill atmosphere. There was only one group in there when we arrived. The menu is on chalk boards, and it was hard for us to make a decision because literally everything sounded amazing. With the help from the guy at the counter and the magazine on the counter, we decided on the brisket and the sausage with fried green tomato, pimento cheese, and an egg on a biscuit sandwich. We also got a side of fries, sweet tea, and another brisket & biscuit and gravy to go for my family. The place is fairly small and doesn't sit a lot of people. We settled down on 2 stools facing the windows. The food came out, and we both fell silent. The food was fantastic. The brisket was fatty yet delicious. The biscuit was SO good. I'm always on the lookout for a good biscuit recipe, and do I need their's. The sausage with fried green tomato complemented each other very well. The pimento cheese was top notch. I loved everything so much. They also had different bbq sauces you could try. I loved the Virginia Red, while my husband was a fan of the spicy one. My husband is also a huge fan of sweet tea. After moving to Seattle, we haven't been able to get sweet tea as readily as he likes, and this place just hits the spot. He also didn't charge us for the sweet tea which was a nice surprise. Our take out came about 10 minutes after we got our food for dine in. The thing that really takes this place over the top (other then their delicious biscuits) is their service. The guy at the counter was extremely friendly and very helpful. He came around and talked to us a couple of times. Always very nice, but also short enough to not be bothering us. We really loved this place, and I wish we had one like it in the PNW. If I'm ever back in Charlottesville, you know I'll be over here. read more

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We came to Ace based on its great reviews. We were excited to try it and ended up splitting the Royal Flush (5 meats, 3 sides). After we ordered at the front we waited a little over 30 minutes for the food. When it came out it wasn't super hot. We got brisket x2, pulled pork x2, and pulled chicken. The brisket and pulled pork were below average but not awful. Pulled chicken tasted expired and was sitting on a pool of juice. All of their bbq sauces were either vinegar based or spicy, which isn't for everyone. We got hash browns (which were hard and definitely frozen), mac and cheese (which was average), and a waffle (thin and made from a waffle mix). We couldn't stomach eating anymore and ended up throwing a lot away. I'm sure there's great barbecue spots around Charlottesville, please do not come to this one. So gross read more

Awesome breakfast, great service but the best part is the incredible jazz music. What a great way to start the day! read more

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The restaurant is beautiful once you come in. There's lots of natural lighting and decor. The service was poor, the kiosk is an automatic 18% gratuity and you still have to pay with a cashier. The employees stood in the back discussing their sex lived so I had to get their attention as they were going into detail about their sex life. VERY inappropriate. We waited for 30 mins for a take out order. The food was not worth it for the size portions. read more

Ace Biscuit & Barbecue - $12 plate of bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Really friendly, personable staff. Made you feel welcomed as soon as you come in the door. Food smells delicious and lots to choose from. Everything is clean and well decorated. Will be coming back for sure!! read more

Ace Biscuit & Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia