BBQ ALERT...there's a new Texas BBQ joint in the hamlet of Bell Buckle, TN!!! I was walking around Bell Buckle and as I rounded the corner I was stunned by the sweet scent of BBQ and could not resist entering Alley BBQ. I met Madilynn McReynolds at the counter whose smile lights up the room and was very welcoming. She told me they have been open for about 5 months and the smoker sits behind the restaurant. I can see where the name of the place comes from, it's about as big as an alley so seating is limited. I decided to go with the Cowboy Sampler and the sausage, brisket, and chicken option plus some beans and potato salad. The brisket is on point with a subtle smoke flavor, very tender, moist, and a nicely seasoned bark. The chicken was tender with a light smoke and the sausage had a nice pork flavor, not overly seasoned, and the casing was firm. I really enjoyed the potato salad, very different flavor as it included chunks and pieces of green olives, sadly I wasn't a fan of the beans. They also make their own BBQ sauce, a sweet & smoky flavor and really compliments the meat. I also met the McReynolds family...was a pleasure to talk BBQ with Jeremy and Crystal, wonderful folks who are intent on providing a good experience for their customers. Overall a solid offering of Texas style BBQ while the service and atmosphere is awesome. read more

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This place is pretty good and the staff is super friendly! I love the hole in the wall vibes that this place gives off because they blend perfectly with the small town charm of Bell Buckle. I ordered 1/2 pound of brisket and it definitely hit the spot. There was a little more fat hanging on the edges than I typically like to see and the bark had an acrid taste to it, which made some bites less enjoyable. The brisket was super tender and juicy so that's always a good one. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This is a review for our first visit to this restaurant. Came in and was quickly greeted by staff. The restaurant was clean with all tables cleared of trash. I ordered the pulled chicken plate while my wife ordered the brisket plate. We drove the food back to our house to eat (30 minutes later) I'm going to rank based on my wife's brisket. The brisket was tender and flavorful. Her potato salad was good but had gotten warm in the ride back home. The baked beans were good but we've had better. On my plate, the pulled chicken was dry and needed a lot of barbecue sauce to eat. I liked the Mac and cheese. I ordered a side of sausage. It had a good smokey flavor but some of the pieces had a chewy casing on them. We want to come back on a Monday and try their ribs that are only available on that day. I have to say that their brisket is better than what I've had in Murfreesboro. I'm not sure if the chicken dried out on the way home, but it wasn't that good. Their beans and barbecue sauce has a tangy flavor to them which I don't care for. But that's a preference type of thing. This restaurant is definitely worth a try. Just remember there's limited seating inside and ribs are only served on Mondays (). read more

Alley BBQ - Brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Bell Buckle, Tennessee

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Best BBQ in Middle Tennessee. We had the absolutely best experience when we went. So thankful they brought a little bit of Texas to Tennessee. Real genuine family, thank you for serving our community! read more

Food is delicious! The business is family owned and very friendly. It is also very clean and so cute inside.

Enjoyed a family meal after XC meet. Appreciate the management. Enjoyed learning they were from Texas.

Very good Brisket and service. Godsend for location. Quirky decor, comfortable seating.

The bbq is fantastic!! The staff was so nice and helpful too. You won't be disappointed!!!

Hands down the best brisket I've ever had! And at a very reasonable price. From the moment we stepped into Alley BBQ, the aroma of smoked meat and sweet barbecue sauce was a warm embrace on a chilly Bell Buckle day. The place, though modest in size, was bursting with character, adorned with vintage country memorabilia that told stories of the family's deep-rooted love for good food and great company. But let's talk brisket - oh, the brisket! It was nothing short of a masterpiece. I had the special which was brisket, on top of cheese, mashed potatoes, with onion and jalapeño... each bite was a tender testament to the 18 hours of slow cooking over (I think) hickory wood. The edges had the perfect amount of char, giving way to a melt-in-your-mouth center that was rich in flavor and steeped in tradition. The family's hospitality was the cherry on top. They greeted us with genuine smiles and treated us like kin. Their passion for barbecue was only matched by their dedication to making sure we left happier and fuller than when we arrived. Just an hour south of Nashville, close to a city known for its music, Alley BBQ hits all the right notes with their brisket. It's a symphony of flavors that I'll be singing praises about for a long time to come. Highly recommend. read more